MIDTERMS REVIEWER Flashcards
(42 cards)
This refers to the study of how sounds are organized and used in particular languages.
A. Morphology
B. Phonetics
C. Phonology
D. Syntax
C. Phonology
This type of sound is produced without the vocal cords vibrating.
A. Voiced
B. Voiceless
C. Nasal
D. Fricative
B. Voiceless
This term describes the ways in which sounds can combine and influence each other in speech.
A. Phonological Rules
B. Morphological Patterns
C. Syllable Structure
D. Semantic Shifts
A. Phonological Rules
These sounds are produced with a continuous airflow and create a hissing sound.
A. Plosives
B. Fricatives
C. Affricates
D. Nasals
B. Fricatives
A linguist studying the minimal pairs in a language is focusing on:
A. Morphology
B. Segmental Phonology
C. Suprasegmental Features
D. Syllable Structure
B. Segmental phonology
This is the component of speech that deals with rhythm and stress patterns.
A. Segmental Phonology
B. Suprasegmental Phonology
C. Morphology
D. Syntax
B. Suprasegmental Phonology
The process by which a sound becomes more like a neighboring sound is known as:
A. Insertion
B. Deletion
C. Assimilation
D. Dissimilation
C. Assimilation
In the word “comfortable,” the pronunciation of /t/ as /t/ is an example of:
A. Assimilation
B. Deletion
C. Flapping
D. Fricative
C. Flapping
The sound /n/ in “man” is an example of:
A. Plosive
B. Fricative
C. Nasal
D. Affricate
C. Nasal
This term refers to the mental process of organizing ideas before expressing them verbally.
A. Articulation
B. Conceptualization
C. Formulation
D. Phonetics
B. Conceptualization
The act of physically producing the sounds of speech occurs during:
A. Conceptualization
B. Formulation
C. Articulation
D. Self-Monitoring
C. Articulation
This involves monitoring one’s own speech for clarity and errors during communication.
A. Articulation
B. Self-Monitoring
C. Conceptualization
D. Fluency
B. Self monitoring
Which of the following is NOT considered a major articulator?
A. Tongue
B. Lips
C. Hard Palate
D. Vocal Cords
D. Vocal Cords
Sounds produced by closing the vocal tract and then releasing the air quickly are called:
A. Fricatives
B. Affricates
C. Plosives
D. Glides
C. Plosives
The sound /ʒ/ as in “measure” is classified as a:
A. Plosive
B. Nasal
C. Fricative
D. Affricate
C. Fricative
The area where the tongue makes contact to produce a sound is referred to as the:
A. Place of Articulation
B. Manner of Articulation
C. Voice Onset
D. Phonetic Environment
A. Place of Articulation
This part of the mouth helps produce sound by controlling airflow and pressure:
A. Alveolar Ridge
B. Soft Palate
C. Uvula
D. Tongue
B. Soft Palate
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A. Phonetics studies sound production.
B. Phonology examines sound patterns in specific languages.
C. Morphology focuses on the structure of words.
D. Auditory phonetics is concerned only with sound production.
D. Auditory phonetics is concerned only with sound production.
Which of the following sounds involves a momentary blockage of airflow followed by a release?
A. s
B. b
C. z
D. h
B. b
This refers to the quality of voice that is affected by the tension in the vocal cords.
A. Pitch
B. Loudness
C. Timbre
D. Resonance
C. Timbre
go
A. oʊ
B. ʊə
C. ə
D. ʃ
A. oʊ
hand
A. ɑː
B. ɑ
C. æ
D. ɒ
C. æ
cut
A. ɒ
B. ʌ
C. ʊ̈
D. ʊ
B. ʌ
lot
A. ɒ
B. ʌ
C. ʊ̈
D. ʊ
A. ɒ
