Phonology | MCQs

Explanation

Phonology is the study of the patterns of sounds in a language and across languages.

Explanation

All parts of speech except known and pronouns can be modified by adverb

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There are eight parts of speech in the English language:

noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection.

Explanation

• The syllabic structure of the word "Trim" is CCVC, which stands for Consonant-Consonant-Vowel-Consonant.
• In "Trim," the consonant cluster "Tr" forms the onset, the vowel "i" is the nucleus, and the consonant "m" is the coda.

Explanation

In natural spoken English, especially in connected speech, the /t/ in "next" is often dropped or unreleased before a consonant like /p/ in "please."

This is a feature of connected speech and is known as consonant cluster simplification.

Explanation

Phonology: The study of how sounds function and pattern in particular languages, focusing on the rules and systems that govern sound combinations and their meanings.