Oral English: Vowels and Consonants

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1. Which word contains the short vowel sound /ɪ/ as in 'pit'?

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The word 'fill' has the short /ɪ/ sound, while the others have the long /iː/ sound.

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Oral English: Vowels and Consonants - Quiz

This assessment focuses on the sounds of English, specifically vowels and consonants. It evaluates your understanding of phonetic principles and sound distinctions, which are essential for effective spoken communication. Mastering these elements will enhance your pronunciation and listening skills, making this resource valuable for learners aiming to improve their oral... see moreEnglish proficiency. see less

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2. Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the underlined letters in 'c**o**t'.

Explanation

The word 'clock' has the short /ɒ/ sound, just like 'cot', while the others have the long /ɔː/ sound.

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3. Which word contains the long vowel sound /iː/ as in 'peat'?

Explanation

The word 'bean' has the long /iː/ sound, which is a stretched 'ee' sound, unlike the short /ɪ/ in the others.

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4. Which of the following words has the long vowel sound /ɑː/ as in 'car'?

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The word 'calm' has the long /ɑː/ sound, while 'cup', 'cut', and 'cub' all have the short /ʌ/ sound.

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5. Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the underlined letters in 'c**aught**'.

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The word 'cord' has the long /ɔː/ sound, just like 'caught', while the others have the short /ɒ/ sound.

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6. Which word contains the diphthong /eɪ/ as in 'gate'?

Explanation

The word 'great' has the /eɪ/ diphthong, which glides from /e/ to /ɪ/, just like 'gate'.

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7. Identify the word that contains the diphthong /aʊ/ as in 'cow'.

Explanation

The word 'cloud' has the /aʊ/ diphthong, which glides from /a/ to /ʊ/, just like 'cow'.

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8. Which word contains the diphthong /əʊ/ as in 'go'?

Explanation

The word 'goat' has the /əʊ/ diphthong, which glides from /ə/ to /ʊ/, just like 'go'.

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9. Find the ODD word out — the one that does NOT contain the diphthong /aɪ/ as in 'buy'.

Explanation

The word 'bit' has the short /ɪ/ vowel sound, not the /aɪ/ diphthong found in 'kite', 'bite', and 'night'.

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10. Which of the following words contains the diphthong /ɔɪ/ as in 'boy'?

Explanation

The word 'coin' has the /ɔɪ/ diphthong, which glides from /ɔ/ to /ɪ/, just like 'boy'.

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11. Which word contains the consonant sound /θ/ as in 'think'?

Explanation

The word 'three' has the voiceless /θ/ sound, while 'this', 'those', and 'them' have the voiced /ð/ sound.

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12. Which word contains the consonant sound /ð/ as in 'this'?

Explanation

The word 'though' has the voiced /ð/ sound, while 'thin', 'thank', and 'thumb' have the voiceless /θ/ sound.

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13. Which word contains the consonant sound /ʃ/ as in 'ship'?

Explanation

The word 'shore' has the /ʃ/ sound (like 'sh'), while 'chip', 'cheap', and 'chair' have the /tʃ/ sound.

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14. In which of the following words is the letter 'w' silent?

Explanation

In the word 'write', the letter 'w' is silent and not pronounced; we only say 'rite'.

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15. In which of the following words is the letter 'b' silent?

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In the word 'bomb', the final letter 'b' is silent and not pronounced; we only say 'bom'.

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Which word contains the short vowel sound /ɪ/ as in 'pit'?
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the underlined...
Which word contains the long vowel sound /iː/ as in 'peat'?
Which of the following words has the long vowel sound /ɑː/ as in...
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the underlined...
Which word contains the diphthong /eɪ/ as in 'gate'?
Identify the word that contains the diphthong /aʊ/ as in 'cow'.
Which word contains the diphthong /əʊ/ as in 'go'?
Find the ODD word out — the one that does NOT contain the diphthong...
Which of the following words contains the diphthong /ɔɪ/ as in...
Which word contains the consonant sound /θ/ as in 'think'?
Which word contains the consonant sound /ð/ as in 'this'?
Which word contains the consonant sound /ʃ/ as in 'ship'?
In which of the following words is the letter 'w' silent?
In which of the following words is the letter 'b' silent?
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