Language analysis course: consonants

Multiple-choice exercise

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Choose the correct answer for each question.

  1. How many consonants are there in this word: shuttering?
    1.   five
    2.   two
    3.   three
    4.   four
  2. Which of these is unvoiced: 's' in sick, 'th' in then, 's' in choose?
    1.   'th' in then
    2.   's' in sick
    3.   's' in choose
  3. Is the 'th' sound in the word this voiced or unvoiced?
    1.   Neither
    2.   Voiced
    3.   Unvoiced
  4. How many consonants are there in this word: trouble?
    1.   four
    2.   five
    3.   two
    4.   three
  5. How many consonant sounds are there in English?
    1.   24
    2.   26
    3.   20
    4.   21
  6. How do you make a consonant sound?
    1.   By constricting or interrupting the air flow
    2.   By using your lips and teeth
    3.   By allowing air to flow freely