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The rhyme of a syllable is optional.
- True
- False

About This Quiz

This 'Syllables GK Test' assesses understanding of phonological structures, focusing on syllable components like onsets, codas, and clusters. It's designed to challenge and enhance learners' knowledge of English pronunciation and syllable formation, essential for linguistic proficiency.

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The onset of the second syllable in ‘somebody’ is /m/.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The onset of the second syllable in 'somebody' is not /m/. The correct answer is False.

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3.

A final consonant cluster can consist of up to three consonants.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

A final consonant cluster can consist of more than three consonants.

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4.

The first syllable in ‘honest’ has a zero onset.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

In phonetics, the onset refers to the initial consonant sound(s) in a syllable. A zero onset means that there is no consonant sound at the beginning of the syllable. In the word "honest," the first syllable is "ho," and it starts with the vowel sound /o/. Therefore, there is no consonant sound preceding the vowel, making the statement true.

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5.

The onset and coda of ‘box’ have the same number of consonants.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The onset of the word "box" is the consonant sound /b/, while the coda is the consonant sound /ks/. Therefore, the onset and coda of "box" do not have the same number of consonants. Hence, the correct answer is False.

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6.

Initial consonant cluster of /s/ plus /h/ is possible.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The statement is incorrect. The initial consonant cluster of /s/ plus /h/ is not possible in English. The /sh/ sound is a single phoneme and cannot be broken down into separate /s/ and /h/ sounds at the beginning of a word. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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7.

Five consonants can be post-initial.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The statement "Five consonants can be post-initial" is false. The term "post-initial" refers to the position of a consonant after the initial position. However, there is no rule or restriction that limits the number of consonants that can be in the post-initial position. Therefore, the statement is incorrect.

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8.

‘high’ has a zero termination.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The statement is true because the word "high" ends with the letter 'h', which is followed by a null character, indicating the end of the string. This null character serves as a termination point for the string, making it zero-terminated.

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9.

‘axe’ has a zero onset and a zero coda.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The statement is false because the word "axe" does not have a zero onset and zero coda. It has the /æ/ sound at the beginning (onset) and the /ks/ sound at the end (coda). Therefore, it has both an onset and a coda, making the statement incorrect.

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When the coda consists of one consonant, the consonant is called post final.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The statement is false because when the coda consists of one consonant, it is called a final consonant, not a post final. The term "post final" is not used to describe a single consonant in the coda position.

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11.

Which word has a zero coda in its syllables?
- Complex
- Phonetics
- Height
- Language
Correct Answer

A. Phonetics

Explanation

the first syllable of /fəˈnet.ɪks/ has no coda.

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12.

Which is the final consonant in ‘thanks’?
- N
- ŋ
- k
- S
Correct Answer

A. k

Explanation

The final consonant in the word "thanks" is "k".

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13.

Which is the correct syllabification of ‘apartment’?
- ə.pɑːt.mənt
- əp.ɑːt.mənt
- ə.pɑː.tmənt
- əp.ɑː.tmənt
Correct Answer

A. ə.pɑːt.mənt

Explanation

The correct syllabification of 'apartment' is ə.pɑːt.mənt.

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14.

Which is the correct syllabification of ‘necessary’?
- Ne.sə.ser.i
- Nes.ə.ser.i
- Ne.sə.se.ri
- Ne.səs.er.i
Correct Answer

A. Nes.ə.ser.i

Explanation

The correct syllabification of "necessary" is "nes.ə.ser.i". In this word, the first syllable is "nes", the second syllable is "ə", the third syllable is "ser", and the fourth syllable is "i".

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Which is the correct syllabification of ‘extreme’?
- ɪ.kstriːm
- ɪks.triːm
- ɪkst.riːm
- ɪk.striːm
Correct Answer

A. ɪk.striːm

Explanation

The correct syllabification of 'extreme' is "ɪk.striːm". The word is divided into two syllables: "ɪk" and "striːm".

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16.

Which is the correct syllabification of ‘Canada’?
- Kæn·ə·də
- Kæ.nə·də
- Kæn·əd.ə
- Kæ.nəd.ə
Correct Answer

A. Kæn·ə·də

Explanation

The correct syllabification of "Canada" is "kæn·ə·də".

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17.

/k/ in ‘works’ is a …
- Pre-final
- Final
- Post-final 1
- Post final 2
Correct Answer

A. Final

Explanation

The letter "k" in the word "works" is the final sound in the word.

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18.

Which word has an open syllable?
- Adverb
- Setting
- Feeling
- Publish
Correct Answer

A. Feeling

Explanation

An open syllable is a syllable that ends with a vowel sound and does not have a consonant sound after it. In the word "feeling," the syllable "feel" ends with a vowel sound "ee" and does not have a consonant sound after it. Therefore, "feeling" has an open syllable.

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19.

Which is the correct syllabification of ‘mandatory’?
- Mæn.dət.ɔː.ri
- Mæ.ndə.tɔː.ri
- Mæn.də.tɔː.ri
- Mæ.ndət.ɔː.ri
Correct Answer

A. Mæn.də.tɔː.ri

Explanation

The correct syllabification of 'mandatory' is mæn.də.tɔː.ri.

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20.

Which is the initial consonant in ‘through’?
- /t/
- /h/
- /θ/
- /r/
Correct Answer

A. /θ/

Explanation

The initial consonant in 'through' is /θ/.

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Syllables GK Test: Quiz!

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The onset of the second syllable in ‘somebody’ is /m/.

A final consonant cluster can consist of up to three consonants.

The first syllable in ‘honest’ has a zero onset.

The onset and coda of ‘box’ have the same number of consonants.

Initial consonant cluster of /s/ plus /h/ is possible.

Five consonants can be post-initial.

‘high’ has a zero termination.

‘axe’ has a zero onset and a zero coda.

When the coda consists of one consonant, the consonant is called post final.

Which word has a zero coda in its syllables?

Which is the final consonant in ‘thanks’?

Which is the correct syllabification of ‘apartment’?

Which is the correct syllabification of ‘necessary’?

Which is the correct syllabification of ‘extreme’?

Which is the correct syllabification of ‘Canada’?

/k/ in ‘works’ is a …

Which word has an open syllable?

Which is the correct syllabification of ‘mandatory’?

Which is the initial consonant in ‘through’?