CONSTRUCT: LEARNING 5 SEM

Which of the following best describes "articulation"?. The process of interpreting sounds. The process of creating sounds with the mouth. The study of sound frequencies. The function of the auditory system.

Which intonation pattern is typically used for statements, commands, and exclamations?. Rising intonation. Falling intonation. Fall-rise intonation. Rise-fall intonation.

How would you help this student understand the role of vocal cord vibrations in distinguishing /s/ and /z/?. Tell the student that /s/ and /z/ differ based on lip positioning only. Explain that both /s/ and /z/ are voiceless and produced without vocal cord vibrations. Show the student that /z/ requires vocal cord vibration, making it a voiced sound, while /s/ does not. Describe /s/ as a nasal sound and /z/ as a fricative sound.

The vocal folds are located in the: Nasal cavity. Larynx. Pharynx. Esophagus.

Which of the following words contains the phoneme /ð/?. thin. then. think. theme.

"He assisted to the concert" is an error because: Assist means help, not attend. "To" is redundant. "Concert" is singular. "He" is incorrect subject.

What is the function of rising intonation in questions?. To express surprise. To indicate a command. To seek confirmation or information. To show agreement.

Which articulator is primarily responsible for producing alveolar sounds?. Tongue tip. Uvula. Lips. Vocal cords.

Which of these is a nasal sound?. / d /. / f /. / m /. / t /.

What is the function of passive articulators?. To amplify sound. To initiate airflow. To remain static and serve as contact points. To control vocal cord vibration.

How might a sigh be interpreted in paralinguistic communication?. As a sign of happiness. As an indication of anger. As a signal of boredom. As an expression of frustration or disappointment.

Which part of the mouth is responsible for creating plosive sounds?. Uvula. Hard palate. Lips. Nasal cavity.

Contrastive analysis is mainly used to: Improve writing. Avoid spelling errors. Predict language learning difficulties. Practice idioms.

What is the term for a set of words that differ in meaning by only one phoneme?. Minimal pair. Allophone set. Phonemic inventory. Phonological rule.

What defines a fricative?. Full stoppage of air. Airflow through the nose. Airflow is partially obstructed. A combination of nasal and stop.

The space between the vocal folds is known as: Larynx. Pharynx. Glottis. Uvula.

Which organ plays a role in voicing?. Pharynx. Lungs. Vocal cords. Tongue.

Where is the glottal sound /h/ produced?. Between the lips. At the alveolar ridge. In the vocal folds. Behind the teeth.

/dʒ/ as in "jacket" is classified as a: Fricative. Affricate. Nasal. Glide.

The vowel /a/ is: Close front unrounded. Mid-back rounded. Open-mid back rounded. Central mid tense.

Which diphthong appears in "coin"?. /ar/. /au/. /ɔɪ/. /ea/.

A stop (plosive) is produced by: Continuous airflow. Nasal vibration. Complete airflow obstruction followed by release. Friction.

Which of the following is used in "yellow"?. Fricative. Glide. Liquid. Nasal.

What does the transcription /sʌn/ represent?. soon. sign. sun. seen.

A phoneme can be represented with: Double letters. Capital letters. Slashes, e.g., /p/. Brackets [].

What helps show doubt in a speaker's voice?. Loudness. Flat tone. Fall-rise intonation. Exclamation.

Kinesics refers to: Rhythm. Body movements and gestures. Vowel height. Lexical changes.