Question 1

Which of the following patterns of intonation is used in W.Hquestions?

Accepted Answer

W.H questions typically use a falling intonation pattern in English.

Question 2

Which of the following patterns of intonation is used in commands

Accepted Answer

Commands typically use the falling intonation pattern to indicate a statement or directive being made with some degree of finality or authority.

Question 3

Which of the following patterns of intonation is used in tag questions which imply that the speaker is certain about what is said

Accepted Answer

The falling intonation pattern is used in tag questions when the speaker is certain about what is said, indicating a statement rather than a genuine question seeking information.

Question 4

Which of the following patterns of intonation is used in listing the items

Accepted Answer

The falling intonation is used in listing the items because it indicates that the speaker is finished with the list.

Question 5

Which of the following patterns of intonation is used in declarative sentences uttered as questions

Accepted Answer

In English, declarative sentences uttered as questions often use a rising intonation pattern to indicate that a statement is intended as a question, signaling the speaker's expectation of a response or confirmation.

Question 6

Which of the following patterns of intonation is used in polite requests

Accepted Answer

The rising intonation pattern is often used in polite requests, as it makes the request sound less demanding and more like a question, inviting a response.

Question 7

Which of the following patterns of intonation, is used in W.H. questions asked in a warm and friendly way indicating extra politeness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following patterns of intonation,...

Question 8

Which of the following patterns of intonation, is used to indicate that the speaker implies things which are not explicitly expressed

Accepted Answer

The fall-rise intonation pattern is often used to imply things that are not explicitly expressed, indicating hesitation, uncertainty, or a desire to add more information.

Question 9

/p/, /b/, /t/, /d/, /k/, and /g/ are examples for -------

Accepted Answer

These sounds are examples of plosives, also known as stops, which are consonant sounds produced by stopping the airflow using the lips, teeth, or palate, followed by a sudden release.

Question 10

The initial sound in 'chair' and 'jam' are examples for-----

Accepted Answer

The initial sounds in "chair" and "jam" are examples of affricates, which are consonant sounds that begin as a plosive and then release as a fricative.

Question 11

/s/, /z/ are called ------

Accepted Answer

/s/ and /z/ are classified as fricatives, which are consonants produced by forcing air through a narrow channel made by placing two articulators close together.

Question 12

/f/ and /v/ are called

Accepted Answer

/f/ and /v/ are classified as fricatives, which are consonant sounds produced by forcing air through a narrow channel made by placing two articulators close together.

Question 13

The consonant /l/ is called ------

Accepted Answer

The consonant /l/ is classified as a lateral, which means the airflow goes around one or both sides of the tongue.

Question 14

The consonant /s/ is called ----

Accepted Answer

The consonant /s/ is called a sibilant because it is produced by directing a stream of air towards the sharp edge of the teeth, creating a high-pitched hissing sound.

Question 15

/m/ and /n/ are called----

Accepted Answer

/m/ and /n/ are classified as nasal sounds because the airflow passes through the nasal cavity during their articulation.

Question 16

How many nasal sounds are there in the English Language?

Accepted Answer

There are three nasal sounds in the English language, which correspond to the phonetic symbols /m/, /n/, and /ŋ/. These sounds are produced by air flowing through the nose and are found in words like "map" (for /m/), "not" (for /n/), and "sing" (for /ŋ/).

Question 17

How many nasal sounds are there in the Malayalam language?

Accepted Answer

Malayalam has five nasal sounds: /m/, /n/, /ɳ/, /ɲ/, and /ŋ/.

Question 18

The 'r' in red is articulated as a-------

Accepted Answer

The answer of The 'r' in red is articulated as...

Question 19

Semi-vowels are also known as----

Accepted Answer

Semi-vowels are also known as approximants because they involve the articulators approaching each other but not closely enough to produce a turbulent airstream, characteristic of fricatives or stop consonants.

Question 20

The consonants /j/ and /w/ are called-----

Accepted Answer

/j/ and /w/ are considered semi-vowels because they involve a constriction in the vocal tract that is not as narrow as that for consonants, allowing the vocalic quality to be maintained, similar to vowels.

Quiz 4: Phonetics and Intonation in Language