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Speech Communication 2

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The [=C3=AF] is heard in words like sit and kit
  • True Correct
  • False
The [h] is described as a _____
  • Voiced Glottal Plosive
  • Voiceless Glottal Affricate
  • Voiceless Glottal Fricative Correct
  • Voiced Glottal Stop
The [j] and [w] are considered liquids
  • True
  • False Correct
The [j] represents the sound of which letter?
  • Y Correct
  • Sh
  • J
  • Ge
The [p] is a bilabial stop
  • True Correct
  • False
The [p] is a voiced bilabial stop
  • True
  • False Correct
The advice given by the judge, the two lawyers and the policemen ____ ignored by the assailant
  • was Correct
  • were
The alternation of the suffix-ing to-in is a characteristic of the Northern American accent
  • True
  • False Correct
The books are ____ the shelf
  • above
  • at
  • on
  • in Correct
The concept of time is very elastic for Americans
  • True
  • False Correct
The dog, as well as the cat and the bird, ____ noisy when I arrived home
  • were
  • was Correct
The dorsum is part of the _____
  • Oral cavity
  • Tongue Correct
  • Soft palate
  • Hard palate
The Drawl is defined as the addition of a sound to a diphthong
  • True
  • False Correct
The faculty ____ eating lunch out
  • is Correct
  • are
The family is the basic unit of society
  • True Correct
  • False
The first syllable of verbs is usually stressed
  • True
  • False Correct
The group of girls ____ talking very loudly
  • is Correct
  • are
The larynx of men is bigger than women's
  • True Correct
  • False
The lax vowel [=C4=81] is found in the word cake
  • True
  • False Correct
The lower lip is more mobile than the upper lip
  • True Correct
  • False
The nouns in a sentence are emphasized when the tone of the voice falls
  • True
  • False Correct
The passages above the larynx include the pharynx, oral cavity and nasal cavity
  • True Correct
  • False
The passport, as well as the airline ticket and important documents, ____ misplaced
  • was Correct
  • were
The pharynx is also known as the voice box
  • True
  • False Correct
The Philippines is a Federal Presidential Republic
  • True
  • False Correct
The phoneme [=CE=B5] sounds like eh and is heard in words like bread and head?
  • True
  • False Correct
The schwa is tense sound that is also considered a special vowel
  • True
  • False Correct
The schwa's symbol is [=C9=94]
  • True
  • False Correct
The slightest bit of movement of the teeth affects the vowel sounds we produce
  • True
  • False Correct
The sound produced at the larynx is modified when it passes through the lower vocal tract
  • True
  • False Correct
The sounds of G and R can be linked by a liaison
  • True Correct
  • False
The sport that involves a goalie is called what in America?
  • American Football
  • Soccer Correct
  • No correct answer
  • Football
The standard American accent is
  • Spoken by the upper class only
  • Similar to the British accent
  • Unaccented Correct
  • Associated with certain areas in the United States
The study of Phonetics is mostly focused on what?
  • How sounds are produced Correct
  • How language is taught
  • How sounds create words
  • How language is created
The study of phonology is more concerned with how we produce sounds
  • True
  • False Correct
The three main components of an accent are pronunciation, liaisons and enunciation
  • True
  • False Correct
The traffic in Manila is so bad ____I was still able to make it to my meeting
  • Otherwise
  • Because
  • However Correct
  • Meanwhile
The word sugar follows the liaison Z sound + Y sound = SH sound
  • True
  • False Correct
The word thought, when transcribed as /=CE=B8=C9=94:t/, is reflective of which language?
  • All of the answers correct
  • British English Correct
  • American English
  • No correct answer
The Z sound + Y sound produces the ZH sound
  • True Correct
  • False
There are _____ voiceless consonants
  • nine Correct
  • eleven
  • five
  • seven
There are five vowel sounds
  • True
  • False Correct
There are four scenarios wherein Americans use liaisons
  • True Correct
  • False
There are seven tense vowel sounds
  • True
  • False Correct
Tone of voice usually falls towards the end of the sentence Which of the following does not follow this guideline?
  • Declaring a statement
  • Commanding someone
  • Enumerating
  • Asking a rhetorical question Correct
Tongue height is essential in determining consonant sounds
  • True
  • False Correct
Voicing is concerned with the vibration of the vocal box
  • True
  • False Correct
Vowels are produced when the air flows freely through the vocal tract
  • True Correct
  • False
What are the major parts that comprise of the vocal tract?
  • Lungs, Vocal cords, Pharynx
  • Lungs, Larynx, Parts above the larynx Correct
  • Lungs, Pharynx, Parts above the pharynx
  • Lungs, Vocal cords, Larynx
What best describes what a conjunction is?
  • It is composed of repetitive practices that a society engages in
  • Pattern of human knowledge that is passed on
  • None of the answers are correct Correct
  • Norms, law, and principles of society
What happens to the vocal cords when we are breathing?
  • The vocal cords are near each other
  • The vocal cords are spread far from each other Correct
  • The vocal cords are tight
  • The vocal cords are somewhat spread apart
What is a characteristic of the American accent?
  • In saying the word grass, the short a sound is used Correct
  • In saying the word pity, the letter T is sounded out
  • In saying the word center, the letter R is dropped
  • In saying the word tuna, the letter U is sounded out as yoo
What takes the place of a noun in a sentence?
  • Pronoun Correct
  • Adjective
  • All of the answers are correct
  • Compound Noun
What type of economic system does the US have?
  • Socialist Economy
  • Centrally Planned Economy
  • Traditional Economy
  • Capitalist Economy Correct
What vowel sound is heard in the word some?
  • schwa
  • Neither A nor B is correct
  • [=C9=99]
  • Both schwa and[=C9=99] are correct Correct
When asking a question that starts with a "wh" the intonation falls towards the end of the sentence
  • True Correct
  • False
When germination occurs, the sound of a consonant is shortened
  • True
  • False Correct
When pronouncing the word category, Filipinos put the stress on the first syllable, just like the Americans
  • True
  • False Correct
When you say priMARy (stress on MAR), this is reflective of which English language?
  • All of the above
  • American
  • British Correct
  • No correct answer
Which country founded Buddhism, and where is it most prevalent now?
  • India, China Correct
  • China, India
  • China, China
  • India, India
Which element of culture is referred to as "products of human imagination"?
  • Economic Systems
  • Customs and Traditions
  • Art and Literature Correct
  • Language
Which form of government has a person or a group that is exclusively in control of a nation?
  • Neither Mateo nor Chuck is walking over
  • My mom, together with my sisters, are traveling to Baguio Correct
  • You are not allowed here
  • The basketball team is arriving today
Which is a standard for American Accent intonation?
  • When adding a "preface" to a statement, the tone goes up Correct
  • When asking an informative question, the tone usually rises up to the end
  • When enumerating things, all words have falling tones except the last one
  • When making a statement, the tone rises even up to the end
Which is not an element of culture?
  • Hinduism
  • Buddhism
  • Christianity Correct
  • Islam
Which of the following cultures was one of the pioneers of the Industrial Economic System?
  • Filipino Culture
  • No correct answer
  • British Culture Correct
  • American Culture
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a vowel?
  • The tip of the tongue does not come into contact with any of the parts in the mouth
  • There are 5 vowels in the alphabet
  • It allows air to flow freely in the mouth
  • The teeth should be together when sounding out vowels Correct
Which of the following is not a form of Filipinism?
  • Kindly open the light
  • I need to use the comfort room
  • Hang on!
  • Thank God he was salvaged Correct
Which of the following is not a tense vowel?
  • [=CE=B1]
  • [=C3=BC] Correct
  • [o]
  • [=C9=94]
Which of the following is not British?
  • Trousers refers to pants
  • Crisps refers to French fries
  • Lift refers to carry Correct
  • Loo means bathroom
Which of the following reflects American pronunciation?
  • /tu:n/ Correct
  • /dju:/
  • /r=C4=B1'dju:s/
  • /tju:n=C9=99/
Which of the following reflects American syllable stress?
  • adVERtisement
  • gaRAGE Correct
  • adDRESS
  • BALlet
Which of the following reflects British spelling?
  • Honor
  • Customise Correct
  • License
  • Theater
Which of the following sentence has an active voice?
  • The movie was being watched
  • The dog was trained by her
  • She was loved by him
  • I carried the books to school Correct
Which phrase/sentence would a native English speaker consider to be incorrect?
  • Market Economy Correct
  • Shared Economy
  • Traditional Economy
  • Mixed Economy
Which religion has the biggest population?
  • Entering high school, mom tried to work again
  • I ran to class when the bell rang Correct
  • While walking to school, the books fell
  • The food was eaten by her
This course is taught by the mentor:
Professor Precious Felmar A. Elivera

Precious Felmar A. Elivera

Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English.

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