Lesson notes (unit 9) - JSS3 English language Past Questions and Answers - page 2

11

The nasal sound /n/ is produced with the tongue against the ______ ridge.

 

12

The word "man" begins with the nasal sound ______.

 

13

The nasal sound /n/ is ______, meaning the vocal cords vibrate when producing the sound.

 

14

The word "king" contains the nasal sound /ŋ/ in the ______ position.

 

15

Which of the following words contains the nasal sound /m/?

A

night

 

B

long

 

C

man

 

correct option: c
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16

The sound /ŋ/ does not occur in which position in English words?

A

Initial

B

Medial

C

Final

 

correct option: a
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17

 The word "thumb" ends with which nasal sound?

 

A

/m/

B

/n/

 

C

/ŋ/

 

correct option: a
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18

To produce the sound /n/, the airflow is directed through the ______.

 

A

mouth

B

nose

C

throat

correct option: b
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19

Which of the following pairs of words contrast the nasal sounds /m/ and /n/?

A

sin - sing

 

B

man - nat

 

C

singer - longer

correct option: b
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