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 (B)

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.

seven Signup and view all the answers

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

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

Save the Children (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which year did the READ TA project start?

2012 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following vowels has a rounded lip position?

u (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

s’om Signup and view all the answers

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

ᴐІ Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Amharic vowel sounds with their meanings:

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

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

ᴐ (A) Signup and view all the answers

English has front rounded vowels similar to those in French.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

he who says Signup and view all the answers

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

Hard palate (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the velum during speech production?

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

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

alveolar ridge Signup and view all the answers

Match the following speech sounds with their corresponding articulator:

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

How does the tongue assist in producing vowel sounds?

By changing its shape and position (B) Signup and view all the answers

The tongue is the main articulator for consonant sounds.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

lowered Signup and view all the answers

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

[m] (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Complete closure of the airflow followed by a release. Signup and view all the answers

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

central part Signup and view all the answers

Match the class of speech sounds with their corresponding examples:

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

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

Labiodentals (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three classes of approximates in speech sounds?

Liquids, Glides, Rhotics. Signup and view all the answers

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

Conjunction Phrase (C) Signup and view all the answers

An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Name one type of dependent clause.

Adverbial clause Signup and view all the answers

A ______ phrase typically includes a noun and its modifiers.

noun Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of phrases with their definitions:

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

The form of the verb used in a sentence (D) Signup and view all the answers

Adverbial phrases can only modify verbs.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of phrases in sentence construction?

To function as a single unit within a sentence Signup and view all the answers

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

dependent Signup and view all the answers

Match the following grammatical concepts with their explanations:

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences contains a verb phrase?

She is reading a book. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Phrases can appear independently as sentences.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role does a prepositional phrase play in a sentence?

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

Which of the following is NOT a function of language?

Enhanced memory retention (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)?

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

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

tongue Signup and view all the answers

Match the speech sounds with their classifications:

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

Acoustic phonetics (B) Signup and view all the answers

Suprasegmental features include aspects such as stress and intonation.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

List one Ethiopian language family.

Afro-Asiatic Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

READ TA

A five-year project (2012-2017) aimed to improve reading and writing skills of primary-grade students in seven mother tongue languages.

Module Development Team

A team of reading specialists and linguists from FSU worked with Ethiopian educators to develop this module.

Introduction to Language and Linguistics

The module focuses on introducing the basics of language and linguistics, which lays the foundation for understanding the language learning process.

Module Credit Hours

The module provides 4 credit hours of learning, indicating the time dedicated to this subject within a formal curriculum.