What is the main purpose of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)?
English Spelling and Phonetic Transcription Quiz

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English
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4th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
To create new English words
To teach English spelling
To represent speech sounds accurately
To write
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why is English spelling considered to be a mess?
It has too many silent letters
It has too few consonants
It has too many vowels
It has inconsistent representations of sounds
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary linguistic skill according to linguists?
Analyzing and critiquing
Translating and interpreting
Reading and writing
Speaking and listening
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When was the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) last revised?
100 years ago
1611
2015
1888
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What do square brackets indicate in phonetic transcription?
Not using ordinary spelling
Indicating a question
Using English letters
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the IPA symbol [s] represent?
The S sound
The Z sound
The TH sound
The SH sound
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why is the IPA considered useful?
It is unambiguous
It is complex
It is only for English
It is difficult to learn
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the purpose of phonetic transcription?
To standardize English spelling
To teach English pronunciation
To create new words
To provide a written record of the sounds of spoken language
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