ARTICULATIONS

What is the primary role of the vocal tract in speech production?

• To amplify sound waves
• To modify and shape sounds
• To produce air for breathing
• To create vibrations

Answer explanation

The vocal tract modifies and shapes sounds for speech.

Which of the following are nasal sounds?

• /m/, /n/, /ŋ/
• /f/, /v/
• /s/, /z/

Answer explanation

Nasal sounds are produced with airflow through the nose.

Where is the alveolar ridge located?

• On the soft palate
• Behind the upper teeth
• In the pharynx
• On the hard palate

Answer explanation

The alveolar ridge is located behind the upper teeth.

What does the soft palate (velum) do during nasal sounds?

• It raises to block airflow
• It lowers to allow airflow
• It creates fricatives
• It vibrates

Answer explanation

The soft palate lowers to allow airflow for nasal sounds.

Which sounds are produced by bringing both lips together?

• /p/, /b/
• /t/, /d/
• /m/, /n/

Answer explanation

Bilabial sounds are produced by both lips coming together.

What is the difference between voiced and voiceless sounds?

• Voiced sounds use vocal cord vibrations; voiceless sounds do not.
• Voiceless sounds are louder than voiced sounds.
• Voiced sounds are produced in the nasal cavity.
• There is no difference between voiced and voiceless sounds.

Answer explanation

Voiced sounds use vocal cord vibrations, voiceless do not.

Which of these sounds is considered a fricative?

• /s/, /z/
• /m/, /n/
• /p/, /b/
• /k/, /g/

Answer explanation

Fricatives involve narrow airflow causing friction.

What is the function of the tongue's tip in articulation?

• Creates fricatives
• Creates plosives
• Creates nasal sounds
• Blocks airflow

Answer explanation

The tongue tip is critical in creating certain consonants.

Where is the glottis located?

• In the nasal cavity
• Between the vocal cords
• In the pharynx

Answer explanation

The glottis is the opening between the vocal cords.

Which sounds are created with the tongue touching the hard palate?

• /t/, /d/
• /k/, /g/
• /ʃ/, /ʒ/
• /j/, /w/

Answer explanation

Palatal sounds involve the tongue and the hard palate.