How many consonant sounds are there in the English language?

a) 26
b) 21
c) 44
Answer: c) 44. The English language has 44 distinct consonant sounds.

Which of the following is not a consonant sound?

a) /p/
b) /a/
c) /s/
Answer: b) /a/. /a/ is a vowel sound, not a consonant sound.

What is the difference between voiced and voiceless consonants?

a) Voiced consonants are produced with the vocal cords vibrating, while voiceless consonants are produced without
vocal cord vibration.
b) Voiced consonants are produced without any obstruction of the vocal tract, while voiceless consonants are
produced with an obstruction of the vocal tract.
c) Voiced consonants are produced with the lips, while voiceless consonants are produced with the tongue.
Answer: a) Voiced consonants are produced with the vocal cords vibrating, while voiceless
consonants are produced without vocal cord vibration.

Which of the following pairs of sounds are both voiceless?

a) /p/ and /b/
b) /s/ and /z/
c) /f/ and /v/
Answer: a) /p/ and /b/. /p/ and /b/ are both produced with the same articulatory movement, but /p/
is voiceless and /b/ is voiced.

Which of the following pairs of sounds are both voiced?

a) /t/ and /d/
b) /s/ and /z/
c) /f/ and /v/
Answer: b) /s/ and /z/. /s/ and /z/ are both produced with the same articulatory movement, but /s/
is voiceless and /z/ is voiced.

What is the place of articulation for the /p/ sound?

a) Bilabial
b) Alveolar
c) Velar
Answer: a) Bilabial. The /p/ sound is produced by bringing both lips together and then releasing
them.

What is the place of articulation for the /t/ sound?

a) Bilabial
b) Alveolar
c) Velar
Answer: b) Alveolar. The /t/ sound is produced by placing the tip of the tongue behind the upper
teeth.

What is the place of articulation for the /k/ sound?

a) Bilabial
b) Alveolar
c) Velar
Answer: c) Velar. The /k/ sound is produced by bringing the back of the tongue up against the soft
palate.

What is the manner of articulation for the /s/ sound?

a) Stop
b) Fricative
c) Nasal
Answer: b) Fricative. The /s/ sound is produced by forcing air through a narrow channel created by
the tongue and the roof of the mouth.

What is the manner of articulation for the /m/ sound?

a) Stop
b) Fricative
c) Nasal
Answer: c) Nasal. The /m/ sound is produced by allowing air to pass through the nasal cavity while
blocking the mouth.