Consonant Stops Quiz
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Which of the following statements is true about stops in English?

  • Stops are characterized by a continuous airflow in the vocal tract.
  • Stops are characterized by a sudden release of airflow in the vocal tract.
  • Stops are characterized by a partial obstruction of airflow in the vocal tract.
  • Stops are characterized by a complete obstruction of airflow in the vocal tract. (correct)

    • What is the purpose of raising the velum in oral stops?

  • To allow air to flow out only through the mouth. (correct)
  • To create a complete obstruction of airflow.
  • To allow air to flow out through both the mouth and the nose.
  • To block the nasal cavity.

    • Which of the following sounds is an example of a nasal stop in English?

  • [d]
  • [k]
  • [b]
  • [m] (correct)

    • What happens when a nasal stop is released?

    <p>Air flows out through both the mouth and the nose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about the bold sounds in the examples 'cab' vs. 'cam'?

    <p>The bold sounds have the same place of articulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the bold sounds in the examples 'raid' vs. 'rain'?

    <p>The bold sounds have different places of articulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the bold sounds in the examples 'rug' vs. 'rung'?

    <p>The bold sounds are produced with the velum lowered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sounds is an example of an oral stop in English?

    <p>[k]</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of lowering the velum in nasal stops?

    <p>To allow air to flow out through both the mouth and the nose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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