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Consonants and Vowels: The Building Blocks of Speech

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Which of the following is a consonant?

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Consonants are sounds produced by obstructing the flow of air from the lungs through the mouth or nose.

Which of the following is a vowel?

  1. i

  2. j

  3. k

  4. l


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vowels are sounds produced without obstructing the flow of air from the lungs through the mouth or nose.

What is the difference between a consonant and a vowel?

  1. Consonants are produced with a closed mouth, while vowels are produced with an open mouth.

  2. Consonants are produced with a constriction in the vocal tract, while vowels are produced without a constriction.

  3. Consonants are produced with a vibration of the vocal cords, while vowels are produced without a vibration of the vocal cords.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The main difference between consonants and vowels is that consonants are produced with a constriction in the vocal tract, while vowels are produced without a constriction.

How many consonants are there in the English language?

  1. 21

  2. 24

  3. 26

  4. 28


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are 24 consonants in the English language.

How many vowels are there in the English language?

  1. 5

  2. 6

  3. 7

  4. 8


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are 5 vowels in the English language: a, e, i, o, u.

What is the most common consonant in the English language?

  1. t

  2. n

  3. r

  4. s


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The most common consonant in the English language is 't'.

What is the most common vowel in the English language?

  1. a

  2. e

  3. i

  4. o


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The most common vowel in the English language is 'a'.

What is the difference between a voiced consonant and an unvoiced consonant?

  1. Voiced consonants are produced with a vibration of the vocal cords, while unvoiced consonants are produced without a vibration of the vocal cords.

  2. Voiced consonants are produced with a constriction in the vocal tract, while unvoiced consonants are produced without a constriction.

  3. Voiced consonants are produced with a closed mouth, while unvoiced consonants are produced with an open mouth.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main difference between voiced consonants and unvoiced consonants is that voiced consonants are produced with a vibration of the vocal cords, while unvoiced consonants are produced without a vibration of the vocal cords.

Which of the following is a voiced consonant?

  1. p

  2. b

  3. t

  4. d


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Voiced consonants are produced with a vibration of the vocal cords. 'b' is a voiced consonant.

Which of the following is an unvoiced consonant?

  1. g

  2. k

  3. h

  4. j


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Unvoiced consonants are produced without a vibration of the vocal cords. 'k' is an unvoiced consonant.

What is the difference between a plosive consonant and a fricative consonant?

  1. Plosive consonants are produced with a complete closure of the vocal tract, while fricative consonants are produced with a partial closure of the vocal tract.

  2. Plosive consonants are produced with a vibration of the vocal cords, while fricative consonants are produced without a vibration of the vocal cords.

  3. Plosive consonants are produced with a closed mouth, while fricative consonants are produced with an open mouth.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main difference between plosive consonants and fricative consonants is that plosive consonants are produced with a complete closure of the vocal tract, while fricative consonants are produced with a partial closure of the vocal tract.

Which of the following is a plosive consonant?

  1. p

  2. b

  3. t

  4. d


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Plosive consonants are produced with a complete closure of the vocal tract. 'p' is a plosive consonant.

Which of the following is a fricative consonant?

  1. f

  2. v

  3. s

  4. z


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fricative consonants are produced with a partial closure of the vocal tract. 'f' is a fricative consonant.

What is the difference between a nasal consonant and an oral consonant?

  1. Nasal consonants are produced with the air flowing through the nose, while oral consonants are produced with the air flowing through the mouth.

  2. Nasal consonants are produced with a vibration of the vocal cords, while oral consonants are produced without a vibration of the vocal cords.

  3. Nasal consonants are produced with a closed mouth, while oral consonants are produced with an open mouth.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main difference between nasal consonants and oral consonants is that nasal consonants are produced with the air flowing through the nose, while oral consonants are produced with the air flowing through the mouth.

Which of the following is a nasal consonant?

  1. m

  2. n

  3. p

  4. b


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nasal consonants are produced with the air flowing through the nose. 'm' is a nasal consonant.

Which of the following is an oral consonant?

  1. p

  2. b

  3. t

  4. d


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Oral consonants are produced with the air flowing through the mouth. 'p' is an oral consonant.

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