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Which of the following is a characteristic of the /ɪ/ sound?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the /ɪ/ sound?
- It is made by raising the front of the tongue. (correct)
- It is pronounced with closed lips.
- It is a diphthong sound.
- It is a long vowel sound.
The /i:/ sound is considered a short vowel sound.
The /i:/ sound is considered a short vowel sound.
False (B)
What is the spelling for the /æ/ sound?
What is the spelling for the /æ/ sound?
'a' as in marry, sat, bag, cat, lack
The /ɔ:/ sound is a ______ vowel sound.
The /ɔ:/ sound is a ______ vowel sound.
Which phonetic spelling correctly represents the /a:/ sound?
Which phonetic spelling correctly represents the /a:/ sound?
Match the vowel sounds with their descriptions:
Match the vowel sounds with their descriptions:
The /ɒ/ sound requires the back of the tongue to be slightly raised.
The /ɒ/ sound requires the back of the tongue to be slightly raised.
List one example of a word containing the /æ/ sound.
List one example of a word containing the /æ/ sound.
Which of the following words contains the /ʊ/ sound?
Which of the following words contains the /ʊ/ sound?
The /ə/ sound is a long vowel sound.
The /ə/ sound is a long vowel sound.
Provide an example of a verb + preposition that expresses emotion.
Provide an example of a verb + preposition that expresses emotion.
The word '____________' contains the /ɜ:/ sound as in 'her'.
The word '____________' contains the /ɜ:/ sound as in 'her'.
Match the verb phrases with their correct emotional functions.
Match the verb phrases with their correct emotional functions.
Which of the following pairs contains the /u:/ sound?
Which of the following pairs contains the /u:/ sound?
The verb 'to love' is an example of a verb + preposition structure.
The verb 'to love' is an example of a verb + preposition structure.
What is a key step in developing a descriptive essay paragraph?
What is a key step in developing a descriptive essay paragraph?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a formal letter?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a formal letter?
Formal letters often close with 'Yours affectionately'.
Formal letters often close with 'Yours affectionately'.
What is an antonym of 'loquacious'?
What is an antonym of 'loquacious'?
A formal letter is written for ______________ communication.
A formal letter is written for ______________ communication.
Match the following antonyms:
Match the following antonyms:
Which sound is produced by moving your tongue from the position of saying /i/ to /ə/?
Which sound is produced by moving your tongue from the position of saying /i/ to /ə/?
An informal letter follows a strict structure.
An informal letter follows a strict structure.
What type of letter typically includes both sender's and receiver's addresses?
What type of letter typically includes both sender's and receiver's addresses?
Which term expresses a doubtful possibility?
Which term expresses a doubtful possibility?
The word 'may' indicates a certainty about the possibility.
The word 'may' indicates a certainty about the possibility.
What are two forms that express doubtful possibility?
What are two forms that express doubtful possibility?
Maduka __________ know.
Maduka __________ know.
Match the terms with their meanings:
Match the terms with their meanings:
What is one action Christy plans to take to improve her studies?
What is one action Christy plans to take to improve her studies?
Christy has a plan to improve her performance since she is in JSS 3.
Christy has a plan to improve her performance since she is in JSS 3.
What is the main reason Christy wants to study harder?
What is the main reason Christy wants to study harder?
Which of the following prefixes means 'not'?
Which of the following prefixes means 'not'?
The /h/ sound can occur at the end of a word.
The /h/ sound can occur at the end of a word.
What are the two examples given for expressing ability using 'can'?
What are the two examples given for expressing ability using 'can'?
The opposite of 'manage' using a prefix is __________.
The opposite of 'manage' using a prefix is __________.
Match the prefixes to their meanings:
Match the prefixes to their meanings:
Which of the following words contains a silent 'h'?
Which of the following words contains a silent 'h'?
The prefix 'non-' can indicate the opposite meaning of a word.
The prefix 'non-' can indicate the opposite meaning of a word.
Provide an example of a word that shows malnutrition.
Provide an example of a word that shows malnutrition.
Study Notes
Speech Work: /i:/ and /ɪ/, /a:/ and /æ/; /ɔ:/ and /ɒ/
- To make /ɪ/ sound, raise the centre of your tongue towards the roof of your mouth. It’s a short vowel sound.
- To make /i:/ sound, raise the front of your tongue towards the roof of your mouth. It’s a long vowel sound.
- To make /æ/ sound, lower the front of your tongue from its resting position.
- Your lips should be open and your jaw down.
- To make /a:/ sound, lower the centre of your tongue from its resting position.
- Your lips should be neutrally open and your jaw down as for /æ/.
- To make /ɒ/ sound, raise the back of your tongue slightly towards the soft part of the roof of your mouth. It’s a short vowel sound.
- To make /ɔ:/ sound, raise the back of your tongue halfway towards the soft part of the roof of your mouth. It’s a long vowel sound.
Spelling the /ɪ/ and /i:/ sounds
- /ɪ/
- i as in fix, bliss, rip, sin
- e as in wicked, needed, pretty, honest
- y as in Cynthia, symbol, cymbal, myth
- a as in village, privacy, sausage, message
- ie as in sieve
- /i:/
- e as in these, be, complete, Eve
- ea as in beat, meal, deal, read
- ee as in seek, week, flee, sheet
- ei as in deceive, receive, seize, perceive
- ie as in relief, achieve, field
Spelling the /æ/ and /a:/ sounds
- /æ/
- 'a' as in marry, sat, bag, cat, lack
- /a:/
- 'ar' as in cart, tar, bar, car
- 'ear' as in heart, dearth
- 'a' as in past, task, raft
- 'er' as in clerk, derby, sergeant
Spelling the /ɒ/ and /ɔ:/ sounds
- /ɒ/
- 'u' as in pull, full, sugar, cushion
- 'oo' as in shook, took, good, foot
- 'o' as in woman, wolf, bosom
- 'ou' as in would, should, could, bouquet
- /ɔ:/
- 'u' as in crude, flute, cute, June
- 'oo' as in noon, cool, choose, drool
- 'o' as in lose, prove, move, two
- 'ou' as in soup, group, wound, coup
Structure: Prepositions
- Prepositions are used to describe position, location, time, etc.
- Verb + Preposition: 'shout at', 'get along', 'care about', 'long for', 'freak out'
- Verb + To infinitive: 'to love', 'to annoy', 'to trust', 'to offend'
- Verb + that-clause: 'believe that', 'agree that', 'forget that', 'prove that'
Composition: Narrative Essay
- A narrative essay tells a story.
- Writing an outline involves organizing your ideas before writing.
Vocabulary Development: Adjectives of Colour and Sound
- Antonyms are words with opposite meanings.
Literature: Elements of Fiction and Non-Fiction
- Fiction: Imaginary stories.
- Non-fiction: Based on facts and true events.
Week 9: Consonant Sound /h/
- The /h/ sound occurs before a vowel. It’s made by exhaling air from the mouth.
- The sound is voiceless.
- h (harm, ahead, hose, beheld, hiss)
- wh (who, whom, whose)
- Silent h (hour, heir, exhaust, honour, shepherd, honest, vehicle, vehement, exhibit)
Vocabulary Development: Prefixes
- Prefixes are added at the beginning of words to change their meaning.
- dis- (disengage, disagree)
- il- (illegal, illogical)
- im- (impossible, impatient)
- in- (inaccurate, inconvenient)
- ir- (irresponsible, irrelevant)
- non- (nonsense, non-existent)
- mal- (malnourished, maltreat)
- mis- (misunderstand, misspelled)
- anti- (anti-social, anti-war)
- contra- (contradict, contrast)
Structure: Expressing Ability
- Expressing ability is done using:
- can (She can do the job.)
- be able (I am able to jump three meters.)
- be capable of (They are capable of representing the school.)
Composition: Descriptive Essay: ‘My Best Friend’
- Descriptive essays aim to create a vivid picture of a person, place, or thing.
Literature: Use Recommended Text
- It is important to read and analyze the recommended text for your class.
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This quiz focuses on the pronunciation and spelling of the vowel sounds /i:/, /ɪ/, /a:/, /æ/, /ɔ:/, and /ɒ/. Test your knowledge of articulating these sounds and their corresponding spellings in various words. Perfect for those studying phonetics and speech work.
