READ TA Project Overview and Linguistics Quiz
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What is the main aim of the READ TA project?

  • To develop new languages
  • To provide technological tools for education
  • To teach English as a second language
  • To improve reading and writing skills (correct)

    • The READ TA project was implemented between 2010-2015.

    False

    Which institution provided technical assistance for the development of the module?

    Florida State University

    The READ TA project is aimed at improving reading and writing skills in ___ mother tongue languages.

    <p>seven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following individuals with their roles in the READ TA project:

    <p>Dr. Flavia Ramos-Mattoussi = Principal Investigator/FSU Project Director Dr. Adrienne Barnes = FSU Reading Expert, Team Leader for the Module Dr. Shannon Hall-Mills = FSU Reading Expert Dr. Dawit Mekonnen = National Coordinator for FSU in Ethiopia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization partnered with RTI International for the READ TA project?

    <p>Save the Children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The module was designed to be used in higher education institutions only.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did the READ TA project start?

    <p>2012</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following vowels has a rounded lip position?

    <p>u</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The vowel sound in the word 'this' is represented by the phonetic symbol ɨ.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the phonetic representation of the Amharic word for 'fast'?

    <p>s’om</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The diphthong in the word 'boy' is represented phonetically as [____].

    <p>ᴐІ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Amharic vowel sounds with their meanings:

    <p>i = pocket a = husband ɨ = what? o = fast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vowel corresponds to the Amharic word for 'flood'?

    <p>ᴐ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    English has front rounded vowels similar to those in French.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Amharic, what is the English translation of the word spelled as የሚል?

    <p>he who says</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the mouth helps produce the sound [ʃ] in 'ship'?

    <p>Hard palate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The uvula is responsible for producing uvular speech sounds in English.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the velum during speech production?

    <p>It directs air flow to create oral or nasal sounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _______ is a bony ridge located just behind your teeth.

    <p>alveolar ridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following speech sounds with their corresponding articulator:

    <p>[d] = Alveolar ridge [k] = Velum [m] = Lowered velum [ɡ] = Velum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the tongue assist in producing vowel sounds?

    <p>By changing its shape and position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The tongue is the main articulator for consonant sounds.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A _______ velum is required to produce nasal sounds such as [n].

    <p>lowered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following speech sounds is classified as a bilabial?

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

    The uvular place of articulation involves constriction at the vocal folds.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the manner of articulation for the sounds classified as 'stops'?

    <p>Complete closure of the airflow followed by a release.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The speech sound [ɹ] is produced with the _____ of the tongue elevated toward the palate.

    <p>central part</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the class of speech sounds with their corresponding examples:

    <p>Stops = [b], [p], [g], [t] Fricatives = [f], [v], [s], [z] Affricates = [ʧ], [ʤ] Nasals = [m], [n], [ŋ]</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which articulation involves the constriction of the lower lip and upper teeth?

    <p>Labiodentals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The retroflex articulation involves the back of the tongue curling towards the hard palate.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three classes of approximates in speech sounds?

    <p>Liquids, Glides, Rhotics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of phrase mentioned in the content?

    <p>Conjunction Phrase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one type of dependent clause.

    <p>Adverbial clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A ______ phrase typically includes a noun and its modifiers.

    <p>noun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of phrases with their definitions:

    <p>Noun Phrase = A phrase that functions as the subject or object of a verb Verb Phrase = A phrase that contains a verb and its complements Adjective Phrase = A phrase that modifies a noun Adverb Phrase = A phrase that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the section titled 'Voice'?

    <p>The form of the verb used in a sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Adverbial phrases can only modify verbs.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of phrases in sentence construction?

    <p>To function as a single unit within a sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A ______ clause does not express a complete thought and depends on an independent clause.

    <p>dependent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following grammatical concepts with their explanations:

    <p>Tense = The time of action or state of being Clause = A group of words containing a subject and a predicate Phrase = A group of related words without a subject-verb component Word Order = The arrangement of words in a sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences contains a verb phrase?

    <p>She is reading a book.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Phrases can appear independently as sentences.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does a prepositional phrase play in a sentence?

    <p>It provides additional information, usually about location, time, or direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of language?

    <p>Enhanced memory retention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Language change refers to the transformation that occurs in a language over time.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)?

    <p>A system used to transcribe speech sounds for all languages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In articulatory phonetics, sounds are produced by coordinating the ______ and other speech organs.

    <p>tongue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the speech sounds with their classifications:

    <p>Consonants = Produced with closure or narrowing in the vocal tract Vowels = Produced with an open vocal tract Syllables = Basic unit of organization for speech sounds Stress = Emphasis placed on a certain syllable in pronunciation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of phonetics deals with the physical properties of speech sounds?

    <p>Acoustic phonetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Suprasegmental features include aspects such as stress and intonation.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List one Ethiopian language family.

    <p>Afro-Asiatic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Language and Linguistics (MT 212)

    • Developed by Florida State University's Learning Systems Institute in collaboration with the Ethiopian Ministry of EduThe module covers the origin and nature of language, language variations, roles of language in society, and the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
    • Key concepts include phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics.
    • The module is designed for teacher educators in Ethiopian primary schools, focusing on reading and writing development

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    Test your knowledge on the READ TA project, its aims, and its impact on reading and writing skills in mother tongue languages. Additionally, explore phonetic representations and vowel sounds in English and Amharic. This quiz combines educational project details with linguistic concepts.

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