DELTA Module 1 (Terminology Set 1)

What is the term used to describe when a phoneme changes its sound due to a neighboring sound?

• Elision
• Assimilation
• Catenation
• Intrusive sound

In connected speech, what does "elision" refer to?

• The linking of two words with no silence
• The pronunciation variation of a phoneme
• The omission of a sound in a word
• The insertion of a sound between words

Catenation refers to:

• The change in a phoneme's quality
• Omitting a sound in connected speech
• The smooth joining of words
• Shortening a long vowel sound

When a speaker inserts an "/r/" sound between two words ending in "/TÐ/" or "/Y/" and a vowel, it's called:

• Elision
• Intrusive /r/
• Catenation
• Assimilation

What is the purpose of intrusive sounds like "/w/" and "/j/" in connected speech?

• To change the meaning of a word
• To create emphasis
• To ease the transition between words
• To shorten long vowels

Allophones are pronunciation variations of a single phoneme that:

• Change the meaning of a word
• Occur in any position in a word
• Don't affect meaning and depend on word position
• Are always interchangeable

Besides bilabial plosives, what other type of plosive is mentioned in the passage?

• Alveolar fricatives
• Alveolar plosives
• Intrusive sounds
• Allophones

How are alveolar plosives produced, according to the passage?

• By closing both lips and releasing air
• By vibrating the vocal cords
• By placing the tongue on the alveolar ridge and releasing air
• By creating a hissing sound

Alveolar fricatives, like "/s/" and "/z/", are produced with:

• An explosion of air
• Vibration of the vocal cords
• Air escaping with difficulty
• The tongue touching the back of the teeth

What distinguishes /p/ from /b/ according to the passage?

• They are allophones of the same phoneme
• /p/ is voiced and /b/ is voiceless
• They are produced in different places in the mouth
• There is no difference