Orals: The consonant sounds /k/ and /w/. - SS1 English Past Questions and Answers - page 1
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
banked
Led
Filled
Taken
Ludo
Which of the following words contains the consonant sound /k/?
Wet
Want
Wind
Woman
Which of the following words contains the consonant sound /w/?
Cat
Kite
Kick
Call
Which of the following is a voiced velar stop?
/k/
/w/
/ae/
/a/
What does it mean to be a voiced labiovelar approximant?
A voiced labiovelar approximant is a consonant that is made by rounding the lips and bringing the tongue close to the roof of the mouth, with the vocal cords vibrating.
What does it mean to be a voiceless velar stop?
A voiceless velar stop is a consonant that is made by stopping the airflow in the back of the mouth, with the vocal cords not vibrating.