#1
Which term describes the smallest distinctive sound unit in language?
Phoneme
ExplanationPhoneme is the smallest distinctive sound unit in language.
#2
Which of the following languages uses a logographic writing system?
Chinese
ExplanationChinese uses a logographic writing system.
#3
In the word 'catch', which phoneme is represented by the letter 'ch'?
/tʃ/
Explanation/tʃ/ is the phoneme represented by 'ch' in 'catch'.
#4
What term describes the study of the production and perception of speech sounds?
Phonetics
ExplanationPhonetics is the study of speech sound production and perception.
#5
In the word 'ship', which phoneme is represented by the letter 'sh'?
/ʃ/
Explanation/ʃ/ is the phoneme represented by 'sh' in 'ship'.
#6
What is the term for the study of speech sounds in terms of their physical properties?
Phonetics
ExplanationPhonetics studies speech sounds in terms of their physical properties.
#7
What is the relationship between phonetics and phonology?
Phonetics is the study of sound systems, while phonology is the study of speech sounds.
ExplanationPhonetics studies sound systems, while phonology studies speech sounds.
#8
Which of the following is an example of an allophone?
The 'p' sound in 'pat'
ExplanationThe 'p' sound in 'pat' is an example of an allophone.
#9
What is the term for the study of how written symbols correspond to speech sounds?
Orthography
ExplanationOrthography is the study of the correspondence between written symbols and speech sounds.
#10
What is the term for the study of the sound systems of languages and how those systems interact with each other?
Phonology
ExplanationPhonology is the study of language sound systems and their interactions.
#11
Which of the following represents the IPA symbol for the voiced alveolar fricative sound?
/z/
Explanation/z/ is the IPA symbol for the voiced alveolar fricative sound.
#12
Which of the following languages has a syllabic writing system?
Japanese
ExplanationJapanese has a syllabic writing system.
#13
Which of the following statements about diphthongs is true?
Diphthongs involve a rapid transition from one vowel sound to another within the same syllable.
ExplanationDiphthongs involve rapid transitions between vowels within the same syllable.
#14
What is a minimal pair in phonology?
Two words that differ in only one sound, resulting in different meanings.
ExplanationA minimal pair is two words differing in one sound, creating distinct meanings.