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Consonants Classification Quiz

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Where are alveolar plosives produced?

With the lips being closed

With the breath completely stopped in the mouth

With the tip of the tongue pressed against the alveolar ridge (correct)

With the back of the tongue pressed against the velum

What characterizes bilabial plosives?

A strong push of air or plosion suddenly produced between the upper and lower lips (correct)

The breath being completely stopped at some point in the mouth

The lips being closed

The back of the tongue pressed against the velum

What distinguishes plosives from other consonants?

The sound is produced with a partial or complete obstruction of the airstream

The tongue being pressed against the alveolar ridge to form a complete closure on the air stream passage

The breath is completely stopped at some point in the mouth, and then released with a slight explosion (correct)

The back of the tongue pressed and raised against the velum

What is true about velar plosives?

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How are stop consonants characterized?

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Study Notes

Alveolar Plosives

Produced with the tongue against the alveolar ridge, which is located just behind the upper front teeth.
Common examples include the sounds /t/ and /d/.

Bilabial Plosives

Characterized by the complete closure of both lips during articulation.
Examples of bilabial plosives include the sounds /p/ and /b/.

Distinction of Plosives

Plosives are defined by the complete obstruction of airflow followed by a sudden release, creating a burst of sound.
This distinguishes them from other consonants, which may have continuous airflow or partial blockage.

Velar Plosives

Produced with the back of the tongue against the soft palate (velum).
Examples include the sounds /k/ and /g/.

Characteristics of Stop Consonants

Stop consonants, also known as plosives, are characterized by a complete stop of airflow followed by a release.
They are classified based on the point of articulation (e.g., bilabial, alveolar, velar) and can be voiced or voiceless.

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Test your knowledge of consonant sounds and their classification based on place, manner, voicing, and airflow obstruction. Learn about plosives, fricatives, and other types of consonants.