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End Semester Examination

English Phonetics and Linguistics

Course Code: [Insert Code Here]

Time: 2 Hours Maximum Marks: 40

Instructions:

  • The figures in the right-hand margin indicate full marks.
  • Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
  • Section A: Answer any FOUR questions.
  • Section B: Answer any EIGHT questions.

SECTION – A (Long Answer Type)

Answer any FOUR of the following questions: (4 × 6 = 24 Marks)

  1. Define Phonetics. Discuss the scope and differences between Articulatory, Acoustic, and Auditory Phonetics.
  2. Describe the Air Stream Mechanisms used in human speech. Which mechanism is most common in English and why?
  3. Draw a labeled diagram of the Organs of Speech and explain the function of the Larynx and the Soft Palate.
  4. Classify English consonants according to their Place and Manner of Articulation with suitable examples.
  5. Distinguish between Pure Vowels (Monophthongs) and Diphthongs. Explain the classification of vowels based on tongue height and position.
  6. What is Intonation? Discuss the different functions of intonation in spoken English with examples.

SECTION – B (Short Answer / Objective Type)

Answer any EIGHT of the following questions: (8 × 2 = 16 Marks)

  1. What is the full form of IPA? Why is it important?
  2. Define 'Phonation'.
  3. Give two differences between British RP (Received Pronunciation) and General American English.
  4. What is the difference between a Voiced and a Voiceless sound?
  5. Name the passive articulators in the production of speech.
  6. Define 'Word Accent' with one example.
  7. What is a Consonant Cluster? Give an example of a cluster at the beginning of a word.
  8. Define 'Triphthong'. How many triphthongs are there in English?
  9. Explain the term 'Nasality'. Which sounds in English are nasal?
  10. What is meant by the 'Weak form' of a word?
  11. Transcribe the word: Education.
  12. Transcribe the word: Judge.
  13. Transcribe the word: Church.
  14. What is a Fricative? Give two examples.
  15. Define 'Plosive' sounds.
  16. What is the role of the Alveolar Ridge in speech production?

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