Speech Work: Vowel Sounds and Spelling
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Speech Work: Vowel Sounds and Spelling

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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.

    False

    What is the spelling for the /æ/ sound?

    'a' as in marry, sat, bag, cat, lack

    The /ɔ:/ sound is a ______ vowel sound.

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

    Which phonetic spelling correctly represents the /a:/ sound?

    <p>'ear' as in heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the vowel sounds with their descriptions:

    <p>/i:/ = Long vowel sound made by raising the front of the tongue /ɪ/ = Short vowel sound made by raising the centre of the tongue /a:/ = Long vowel sound with lowered tongue position /æ/ = Short vowel sound with neutral lips and lowered tongue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The /ɒ/ sound requires the back of the tongue to be slightly raised.

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

    List one example of a word containing the /æ/ sound.

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

    Which of the following words contains the /ʊ/ sound?

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

    The /ə/ sound is a long vowel sound.

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

    Provide an example of a verb + preposition that expresses emotion.

    <p>shout at</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The word '____________' contains the /ɜ:/ sound as in 'her'.

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

    Match the verb phrases with their correct emotional functions.

    <p>shout at = Express annoyance care about = Show concern freak out = Display fear long for = Express desire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following pairs contains the /u:/ sound?

    <p>cool - crude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The verb 'to love' is an example of a verb + preposition structure.

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

    What is a key step in developing a descriptive essay paragraph?

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

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a formal letter?

    <p>Includes a heading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Formal letters often close with 'Yours affectionately'.

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

    What is an antonym of 'loquacious'?

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

    A formal letter is written for ______________ communication.

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

    Match the following antonyms:

    <p>Affluent = Penurious Duplicitous = Honest Phlegmatic = Vehement Gregarious = Reclusive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sound is produced by moving your tongue from the position of saying /i/ to /ə/?

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

    An informal letter follows a strict structure.

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

    What type of letter typically includes both sender's and receiver's addresses?

    <p>formal letter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term expresses a doubtful possibility?

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

    The word 'may' indicates a certainty about the possibility.

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

    What are two forms that express doubtful possibility?

    <p>Should and ought to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Maduka __________ know.

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

    Match the terms with their meanings:

    <p>Could = Expresses doubtful possibility Should = Expresses a recommendation or duty May = Indicates a possibility with uncertainty Might = Indicates lesser certainty than 'may'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one action Christy plans to take to improve her studies?

    <p>Increase reading time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Christy has a plan to improve her performance since she is in JSS 3.

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

    What is the main reason Christy wants to study harder?

    <p>The upcoming BECE exams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following prefixes means 'not'?

    <p>dis-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The /h/ sound can occur at the end of a word.

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

    What are the two examples given for expressing ability using 'can'?

    <p>She can do the job; I can play football very well.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The opposite of 'manage' using a prefix is __________.

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

    Match the prefixes to their meanings:

    <p>dis- = not mal- = badly or wrongly anti- = against il- = not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following words contains a silent 'h'?

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

    The prefix 'non-' can indicate the opposite meaning of a word.

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

    Provide an example of a word that shows malnutrition.

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

    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.

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