Chapter 3

What is the total number of long vowels in English according to the passage?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the long vowel 'iː' compared to the short vowel 'ɪ'?

• The tongue height for 'iː' is more open than 'ɪ'.

• The top front part of the tongue raises highest for 'iː'.

• The lips are slightly spread for 'iː'.

• The lips have a "smiling" position for 'iː'

What is the most important thing to remember about all diphthongs according to the passage?

• The first part is much longer and stronger than the second part

• Diphthongs consist of a movement or glide from one vowel to another

• Diphthongs are sounds which consist of a movement or glide from one vowel to another

• The second part is much longer and stronger than the first part

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a triphthong according to the passage?

• It is a glide from one vowel to another and then to a third

• The three vowels are produced rapidly and without interruption

• It consists of a movement or glide from one vowel to another

• It is a sound which consists of three vowels

According to the passage, which of the following is an example of a long vowel in English?

• ɪ

• ɔ

•  ɜː

•  i

What is the relationship between short and long vowels described in the passage?

• Short vowels differ from long vowels only in length

• Short vowels differ from long vowels in both length and quality

• Short vowels and long vowels have the same quality but differ in length

• Short vowels and long vowels have the same length but differ in quality

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of diphthongs according to the passage?

• Diphthongs consist of a movement or glide from one vowel to another

• Diphthongs have three parts, with the first part being the longest and strongest

• Diphthongs are sounds which consist of a movement or glide from one vowel to another

• The most important thing to remember about diphthongs is that the first part is much longer and stronger than the second part

According to the passage, which of the following is an example of a long vowel?

•  ɪ

•  ɜː

•  ʊ

•  ɛ

 Which of the following is a characteristic of the long vowel 'iː' compared to the short vowel 'ɪ'?

• The top front part of the tongue raises highest for 'ɪ'.

• The lips are slightly spread for 'iː'.

• The tongue height for 'iː' is more open than 'ɪ'.

• The lips have a "smiling" position for 'ɪ'.

What is the definition of a triphthong according to the passage?

• A sound which consists of a movement or glide from one vowel to another

• A sound which consists of a movement or glide from one vowel to another and then to a third

• A sound which consists of three vowels produced in succession

• A sound which consists of two vowels produced in succession