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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?

Air flows out through both the mouth and the nose. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

The bold sounds have the same place of articulation. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

The bold sounds have different places of articulation. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

The bold sounds are produced with the velum lowered. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

[k] (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To allow air to flow out through both the mouth and the nose. (B) Signup and view all the answers