Organs of Speech - English Linguistics Answers PDF

Organs of Speech - English Linguistics Answers 1. What is the primary function of the lungs in the respiratory system? A. To produce speech sounds B. To regulate body temperature C. To filter air D. To breathe or respire Answer: To breathe or respire (D) The primary function of the...

Organs of Speech - English Linguistics Answers 1. What is the primary function of the lungs in the respiratory system? A. To produce speech sounds B. To regulate body temperature C. To filter air D. To breathe or respire Answer: To breathe or respire (D) The primary function of the lungs is to breathe or respire. 2. Which part of the respiratory system helps in inhaling air? A. The muscles of the chest B. The diaphragm C. The nasal cavity D. The windpipe Answer: The muscles of the chest (A) The muscles of the chest expand to help inhale air. 3. What describes the process of exhaling? A. The lungs expand to draw air in B. The trachea shuts to prevent air loss C. The muscles of the chest contract to compress the lungs D. The diaphragm retracts to allow air in Answer: The muscles of the chest contract to compress the lungs (C) Exhaling occurs when the muscles of the chest contract, compressing the lungs. 4. What is the air stream mechanism above the glottis called? A. Linguistic ASM B. Articulatory ASM C. Glottalic ASM D. Respiratory ASM Answer: Glottalic ASM (C) The air stream mechanism above the glottis is referred to as Glottalic ASM. 5. What type of sounds are produced using glottalic ingressive ASM? A. Fricative sounds B. Exclamatory sounds C. Implosive sounds D. Ejective sounds Answer: Implosive sounds (C) Sounds produced using glottalic ingressive ASM are called implosives. 6. Which organ is NOT part of the respiratory system? A. Pharynx B. Diaphragm C. Trachea D. Lungs Answer: Pharynx (A) The pharynx is primarily part of the digestive system, while the others are part of the respiratory system. 7. What happens during the inhalation process? A. Air is compressed in the lungs B. The air passes through the trachea into the lungs C. The muscles of the chest contract D. The glottis remains open Answer: The air passes through the trachea into the lungs (B) During inhalation, air passes through the trachea into the lungs. 8. Which system provides the air stream necessary for speech production? A. Nervous system B. Phonatory system C. Articulatory system D. Respiratory system Answer: Respiratory system (D) The respiratory system provides the air stream essential for the production of speech sounds. 9. What mechanism initiates the air stream for speech production in pulmonic ASM? A. Air pressure from the throat B. Blocking air with the back of the tongue C. Air trapped in the mouth D. Exhaled air from the lungs Answer: Exhaled air from the lungs (D) Pulmonic ASM relies on the air exhaled from the lungs to generate the air stream for speech. 10. Which part of the body is primarily involved in the production of velaric ASM? A. The uvula B. The larynx C. The back of the tongue D. The soft palate Answer: The back of the tongue (C) In velaric ASM, the back of the tongue makes contact with the velum to block air. 11. Which of the following accurately describes velaric ASM? A. It requires an open airway for sound production. B. It is used in most languages worldwide. C. It involves exhaling air from the lungs. D. It is produced with air in front of the velum. Answer: It is produced with air in front of the velum. (D) Velaric ASM produces sounds with the air in front of the velum. 12. Which of the following is NOT a part of the articulatory system? A. The larynx B. The tongue C. The soft palate D. The hard palate Answer: The larynx (A) The larynx is part of the phonatory system, not the articulatory system. 13. Which languages are typically associated with velaric ASM? A. African and some South American languages B. Sino-Tibetan languages C. Indo-European languages D. Semitic languages Answer: African and some South American languages (A) Velaric ASM is found in African languages and some South American languages. 14. What is the primary function of the soft palate during the production of oral sounds? A. To raise and close off the nasal passage from the mouth B. To restrict airflow entirely through both nose and mouth C. To lower and allow air to escape through the nose D. To open the nasal passage for sound production Answer: To raise and close off the nasal passage from the mouth (A) The soft palate needs to be raised to close the nasal passage, thereby allowing air to escape through the mouth for oral sounds. 15. What is the role of the larynx in the phonatory system? A. It filters air before reaching the lungs. B. It controls the airflow for gulping. C. It acts as a resonating chamber. D. It produces sound through vocal cord vibration. Answer: It produces sound through vocal cord vibration. (D) The larynx produces sound by vibrating the vocal cords. 16. Which of the following sounds is produced when the soft palate is lowered? A. bag B. date C. saw D. sun Answer: sun (D) When the soft palate is lowered, it opens the nasal passage, allowing nasal sounds like 'sun' to be produced. 17. What defines the pulmonic egressive air stream mechanism? A. Air is blocked in the mouth. B. Air flows inwards from the nasal passage. C. Air is sucked in through the throat. D. Air is exhaled from the lungs. Answer: Air is exhaled from the lungs. (D) The pulmonic egressive air stream mechanism utilizes exhaled air from the lungs. 18. What term describes the closure of the nasal passage by raising the soft palate? A. Nasalization B. Nasal Blockage C. Oral Closure D. Velic Closure Answer: Velic Closure (D) Velic Closure refers to the raising of the soft palate to close the nasal passage for oral sound production. 19. Which of the following components is part of the articulatory system? A. The trachea B. The diaphragm C. The hard palate D. The larynx Answer: The hard palate (C) The hard palate is one of the components of the articulatory system. 20. Which example represents a nasal sound according to the articulatory system? A. date B. bon C. camel D. eye Answer: bon (B) The sound 'bon' is a nasal sound produced when the soft palate is lowered and the nasal passage is open. 21. What function does the uvula serve in the articulatory system? A. To contribute to the taste sensation B. To regulate airflow through the nasal cavity C. To assist in the production of oral sounds D. To block the throat during swallowing Answer: To regulate airflow through the nasal cavity (B) The uvula plays a role in regulating airflow into the nasal cavity while producing different types of sounds. 22. How are nasalized sounds produced? A. By blocking the airflow entirely through the mouth B. With the mouth completely closed and the soft palate raised C. With the soft palate raised and the mouth open D. With the soft palate lowered and both passages open Answer: With the soft palate lowered and both passages open (D) Nasalized sounds occur when the soft palate is lowered, allowing air to escape through both the nose and mouth. 23. What is the role of the alveolar ridge in sound production? A. To block airflow during nasal sounds B. To form a point of contact for tongue articulation C. To assist in the lowering of the soft palate D. To vibrate and amplify sound waves Answer: To form a point of contact for tongue articulation (B) The alveolar ridge serves as a point of contact for the tongue during the production of certain sounds. 24. What is the primary function of the tongue in speech? A. To enhance vocal cord vibrations B. To produce sound without movement C. To move forward, backward, upward, and downward D. To act as a passive organ of the mouth Answer: To move forward, backward, upward, and downward (C) The tongue is the most mobile organ of speech, capable of various movements to aid in pronunciation. 25. Which of the following examples illustrates velic closure? A. bag B. sung C. sum D. sun Answer: bag (A) The sound 'bag' is produced with velic closure where the soft palate is raised to prevent air from escaping through the nose. 26. Which part of the tongue is referred to as the Apex? A. Blade of the tongue B. Tip of the tongue C. Middle of the tongue D. Root of the tongue Answer: Tip of the tongue (B) The Tip of the tongue, known as the Apex, is used in the pronunciation of words like 'thanks' and 'brother'. 27. Which part of the tongue is opposite the hard palate? A. Root B. Middle C. Apex D. Back Answer: Middle (B) The Middle of the tongue, also called the Front of the tongue, is located opposite the hard palate. 28. What is the role of the blade of the tongue in speech? A. Touches the roof of the mouth B. Controls vocal pitch C. Moves side to side for articulation D. Makes contact with the upper teeth ridge Answer: Makes contact with the upper teeth ridge (D) The blade of the tongue is located after the apex and makes contact with the upper teeth ridge. 29. Which example best illustrates the use of the back of the tongue? A. Ship B. Thanks C. Sum D. Good Answer: Good (D) The back of the tongue, called the Dorsum, is used in the pronunciation of words like 'good'. 30. Which part of the tongue is found beyond the back of the tongue? A. Blade B. Middle C. Root D. Apex Answer: Root (C) The Root of the tongue is the part that is located beyond the back of the tongue.