Republic of Yemen In the name of Allah Level: III Year English (IIIYE)

Hodeidah University Final 1st Semester- Course: Phonetics & Phonology of English
Faculty of Education-Zabid Exam (Regulars) Time: 3 hours
English Department Total marks: 150
Date: Tuesday 17/01/2017 Teacher: Dr. Abdullah M. M. Ali Shaghi

I. Say whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): (3 x 10 = 30)

1. MOA is an abbreviation that refers to Place of Articulation. T/F

2. These sounds /f-v, p-b, t-d, k-g, s-z, ʃ-ʒ, ʧ-ʤ/ represent the dual phonemes in Arabic. T/F
3. The only difference between the /p/ sound and the /b/ sound is voicing. T/F
4. Phonetic vs. Phonemic Transcription is also known as Narrow vs. Broad Transcription. T/F
5. Linguists study Phonetics in general, but they study Phonology in particular. T/F
6. The tongue is the principal agent in the formation of vowel sounds. T/F
7. Realization of “input,” as [imput] is represented by the phonological rule: (/n/ → [m] ̸ ̶ p). T/F
8. [kahrabaa’] vs. [karhabaa’] is an example of Metathesis in English. T/F
9. Phonetics describes the form of sounds, while Phonology describes the function of sounds. T/F
10. Prosodic Features (Prosody) belongs to the domain of supra-segmental phonology. T/F

II. Use the following five expressions: ((i) English Syllable Structure, (ii) Voiceless Bilabial
Stop/Plosive, (iii) short mid front unrounded monophthong, (iv) Voiceless Glottal Fricative,
and (v) long high front unrounded monophthong) to complete the following statements
properly. (6 x 5 = 30)

1. Using a three-term-label the phoneme /e / is described as a __________________________.

2. Using a three-term-label the phoneme /h / is described as a __________________________.
3. Using a three-term-label the phoneme /i: / is described as a __________________________.
4. Using a three-term-label the phoneme /p/ is described as a __________________________.
5. Using a three-term-label the phoneme C0-3VC0-4 represent __________________________.

III. Define briefly any THREE of the following topics. (3 x 10 = 30)

1. Vowels (OR) Consonants 4.Phonetics (OR) Phonology 7. A  B ̸ C ̶ D (OR) Soft Palate

2. POA (OR) MOA 5. IPA (OR) VPM 8. Monophthongs (OR) Diphthongs
3. Sonorants (OR) Obstruents 6. MSA (OR) TYA 9. Distinctive Feature

IV. Write short notes on any TWO of the following topics: (2 x 15 = 30)

1. Soft Palate (OR) International Phonetic Alphabet 5. Phonetics and Phonology

2. Chart of English Consonants (OR) Larynx 6. Phones, Phonemes and Allophones
3. Obstruents vs. Sonorants (OR) English Diphthongs 7. Speech Chain (OR) Phonetics of English
4. The Air Stream Mechanism (OR) Phonotactics 8. Short and Long Monophthongs

V. Write an essay on any ONE of the following topics: (1 x 30 = 30)

1. States of the Glottis (OR) Minimal Pairs 4. Phonetic Transcription and the IPA
2. Phonetics and Phonology of English 5. Phonetics (OR) Segmental Phonology
3. Manner of Articulation (OR) Voicing 6. Phones and Phonetics (OR) Syllables

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