Signal Vowels

What is a signal vowel in English phonetics?

• A vowel that indicates a change in meaning

• A vowel that is always stressed

• A vowel that signals the end of a word

• A vowel that is silent

Which of the following words contains a signal vowel?

• Cat

• Boat

• Tree

• Sky

Identify the signal vowel in the word 'boat'.

• B

• O

• A

• T

In the word 'read', which vowel acts as a signal vowel?

• R

• E

• A

• D

Which sentence correctly uses a signal vowel?

• The cat sat on the mat.

• The boat sailed across the sea.

• The tree was tall and strong.

• The sky was clear and blue.

What role do signal vowels play in English pronunciation?

• They change the meaning of a word

• They indicate the presence of a diphthong

• They signal the end of a sentence

• They are always silent

Which of the following is an example of a diphthong involving a signal vowel?

• Cat

• Coin

• Tree

• Sky

How does a signal vowel affect the pronunciation of the word 'coin'?

• It makes the 'c' silent

• It creates a diphthong

• It lengthens the 'o' sound

• It shortens the 'i' sound

Which of the following pairs of words demonstrates the use of signal vowels?

• Cat and bat

• Boat and coat

• Tree and free

• Sky and fly

In the word 'coat', which vowel is the signal vowel?

• C

• O

• A

• T