Quiz 3

How many obstruents are there in English?

• 12

• 20

• 17

• 27

Which of the following is not a type of sonorant?

• Fricatives

• Nasals

• Approximants

• Vowels

How many vowel sounds are there in English?

• 5

• 7

• 8

• 20

What is the total number of primary vowels in English?

• 20

• 8

• 7

• 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of all vowels?

• Voiced

• Obstructed airflow

• Fortis articulation

• Unrounded lips

How many simple short vowels are there in English?

• 5

• 8

• 20

• 7

Which vowel is produced with the tongue in a mid-open position?

• i:

• ɑ

• ɛ

• ɔ:

What is the lip positioning for the vowel 'ɔ'?

• Neutral

• Spread

• Unrounded

• Rounded

Which vowel is produced with the greatest force of articulation?

• ɛ

• i

• ɜ

• ɔ

What is the tongue height for the vowel 'u'?

• Close

• Mid-close

• Open

• Mid-open