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Phonetics and Phonology

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What is the study of the physical properties of speech sounds called?

  1. Phonetics

  2. Phonology

  3. Morphology

  4. Syntax

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phonetics is the study of the physical properties of speech sounds, including their production, transmission, and perception.

What is the study of the organization of speech sounds in language called?

  1. Phonetics

  2. Phonology

  3. Morphology

  4. Syntax

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Phonology is the study of the organization of speech sounds in language, including the rules that govern their combination and distribution.

What are the three main types of speech sounds?

  1. Vowels, consonants, and diphthongs

  2. Vowels, consonants, and affricates

  3. Vowels, consonants, and glides

  4. Vowels, consonants, and fricatives

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main types of speech sounds are vowels, consonants, and diphthongs. Vowels are produced with a relatively open vocal tract, while consonants are produced with a relatively closed vocal tract. Diphthongs are combinations of two vowels that are pronounced as a single syllable.

What is the difference between a phoneme and an allophone?

  1. A phoneme is a unit of sound that can distinguish words, while an allophone is a variant of a phoneme that does not distinguish words.

  2. A phoneme is a unit of sound that can distinguish words, while an allophone is a variant of a phoneme that can distinguish words.

  3. A phoneme is a unit of sound that cannot distinguish words, while an allophone is a variant of a phoneme that cannot distinguish words.

  4. A phoneme is a unit of sound that cannot distinguish words, while an allophone is a variant of a phoneme that can distinguish words.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A phoneme is a unit of sound that can distinguish words, while an allophone is a variant of a phoneme that does not distinguish words. For example, the sounds [p] and [b] are two allophones of the phoneme /p/ in English. They are both pronounced with the lips closed, but [p] is voiceless and [b] is voiced. However, the sounds [p] and [b] do not distinguish words in English. For example, the words "pat" and "bat" are pronounced with different allophones of the phoneme /p/, but they are still distinct words.

What is the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)?

  1. A system of symbols used to represent speech sounds

  2. A system of symbols used to represent written language

  3. A system of symbols used to represent sign language

  4. A system of symbols used to represent body language

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is a system of symbols used to represent speech sounds. It is used by linguists and phoneticians to transcribe spoken language and to study the sounds of different languages.

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

  1. Voiced consonants are produced with the vocal cords vibrating, while unvoiced consonants are produced with the vocal cords not vibrating.

  2. Voiced consonants are produced with the vocal cords not vibrating, while unvoiced consonants are produced with the vocal cords vibrating.

  3. Voiced consonants are produced with the lips closed, while unvoiced consonants are produced with the lips open.

  4. Voiced consonants are produced with the tongue touching the roof of the mouth, while unvoiced consonants are produced with the tongue not touching the roof of the mouth.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Voiced consonants are produced with the vocal cords vibrating, while unvoiced consonants are produced with the vocal cords not vibrating. For example, the sounds [b], [d], and [g] are voiced consonants, while the sounds [p], [t], and [k] are unvoiced consonants.

What is a diphthong?

  1. A combination of two vowels that are pronounced as a single syllable

  2. A combination of two consonants that are pronounced as a single syllable

  3. A combination of a vowel and a consonant that are pronounced as a single syllable

  4. A combination of two syllables that are pronounced as a single word

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A diphthong is a combination of two vowels that are pronounced as a single syllable. For example, the sounds [aɪ] in the word "kite" and [ɔɪ] in the word "coin" are diphthongs.

What is a fricative?

  1. A consonant that is produced by forcing air through a narrow opening in the vocal tract

  2. A consonant that is produced by stopping the flow of air in the vocal tract

  3. A consonant that is produced by vibrating the vocal cords

  4. A consonant that is produced by touching the tongue to the roof of the mouth

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A fricative is a consonant that is produced by forcing air through a narrow opening in the vocal tract. For example, the sounds [f], [s], and [ʃ] are fricatives.

What is an affricate?

  1. A consonant that is produced by stopping the flow of air in the vocal tract and then releasing it suddenly

  2. A consonant that is produced by forcing air through a narrow opening in the vocal tract

  3. A consonant that is produced by vibrating the vocal cords

  4. A consonant that is produced by touching the tongue to the roof of the mouth

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An affricate is a consonant that is produced by stopping the flow of air in the vocal tract and then releasing it suddenly. For example, the sounds [tʃ] and [dʒ] are affricates.

What is a nasal consonant?

  1. A consonant that is produced by directing air through the nose

  2. A consonant that is produced by stopping the flow of air in the vocal tract

  3. A consonant that is produced by vibrating the vocal cords

  4. A consonant that is produced by touching the tongue to the roof of the mouth

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A nasal consonant is a consonant that is produced by directing air through the nose. For example, the sounds [m], [n], and [ŋ] are nasal consonants.

What is a lateral consonant?

  1. A consonant that is produced by directing air over the sides of the tongue

  2. A consonant that is produced by stopping the flow of air in the vocal tract

  3. A consonant that is produced by vibrating the vocal cords

  4. A consonant that is produced by touching the tongue to the roof of the mouth

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A lateral consonant is a consonant that is produced by directing air over the sides of the tongue. For example, the sounds [l] and [ɬ] are lateral consonants.

What is a rhotic consonant?

  1. A consonant that is produced by vibrating the tip of the tongue against the roof of the mouth

  2. A consonant that is produced by stopping the flow of air in the vocal tract

  3. A consonant that is produced by vibrating the vocal cords

  4. A consonant that is produced by touching the tongue to the roof of the mouth

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A rhotic consonant is a consonant that is produced by vibrating the tip of the tongue against the roof of the mouth. For example, the sounds [r] and [ɹ] are rhotic consonants.

What is a glide?

  1. A consonant that is produced by moving the tongue from one position to another

  2. A consonant that is produced by stopping the flow of air in the vocal tract

  3. A consonant that is produced by vibrating the vocal cords

  4. A consonant that is produced by touching the tongue to the roof of the mouth

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A glide is a consonant that is produced by moving the tongue from one position to another. For example, the sounds [j] and [w] are glides.

What is a syllable?

  1. A unit of speech that consists of a vowel or a vowel-like sound, with or without surrounding consonants

  2. A unit of speech that consists of a consonant or a consonant-like sound, with or without surrounding vowels

  3. A unit of speech that consists of a vowel and a consonant

  4. A unit of speech that consists of a consonant and a vowel

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A syllable is a unit of speech that consists of a vowel or a vowel-like sound, with or without surrounding consonants. For example, the word "cat" has one syllable, while the word "computer" has three syllables.

What is stress?

  1. The relative prominence of a syllable in a word or phrase

  2. The relative loudness of a syllable in a word or phrase

  3. The relative length of a syllable in a word or phrase

  4. The relative pitch of a syllable in a word or phrase

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stress is the relative prominence of a syllable in a word or phrase. It can be indicated by a variety of factors, including loudness, length, and pitch.

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