SSS 1 Midterm English Language Quiz

How many consonant sounds are there in the English language?

• 22

• 24

• 26

• 20

Which of the following is an example of a voiced consonant?

• /p/

• /t/

• /b/

• /k/

What is the primary function of the tongue in speech production?

• To produce vowel sounds

• To vibrate vocal cords

• To obstruct airflow

• To change mouth configuration

Which type of noun is 'Lagos' classified as?

• Abstract Noun

• Proper Noun

• Common Noun

• Collective Noun

What is the definition of a narrative essay?

• An essay that argues a point

• An essay that tells a story

• An essay that analyzes a text

• An essay that describes a process

Which of the following is an example of an uncountable noun?

• Chair

• Water

• Dog

• Book

What is the main purpose of a determiner?

• To express emotions

• To connect sentences

• To provide information about nouns

• To modify verbs

What is the correct plural form of 'child'?

• Children

• Childer

• Childs

• Childes

Which of the following words is associated with family life?

• Harvest

• Fertilizer

• Ancestor

• Tractor

What is the state of glottis for the sound /p/?

• Closed

• Open

• Voiceless

• Voiced