Medina Foundation College
Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental
Purok II Jasmin, Poblacion Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental
Email Address: mfc_1984@yahoo.com
PRELIM EXAMINATION
SPEECH AND THEATER ARTS
NAME: _________________________________________ DATE:___________
COURSE&YR.:____________________________________ SCORE:__________
I. DIRECTIONS: Circle the best answer.
1. It is the distinct sound of the voice.
a. Tone c. Volume
b. Pitch d. Juncture
2. It refers to the highness or lowness of the voice when you speak.
a. Tone c. Volume
b. Pitch d. Juncture
3. Refers to breaks or pauses in speech that indicate words or other grammatical units.
a. Tone c. Volume
b. Pitch d. Juncture
4. This is the loudness or softness of the voice.
a. Tone c. Volume
b. Pitch d. Juncture
5. There is no vibration of the vocal folds.
a. voice c. voiceless
b. voiced d. tempo
6. There is a vibration of the vocal folds.
a. voice c. voiceless
b. voiced d. tempo
7. The IPA symbol of “a” in pat.
a. Ɵ c. ð
b. æ d. µ
8. The IPA symbol of “th” in further.
a. Ɵ c. ð
b. æ d. µ
9. Sounds that are made by deliberately blocking the air passage at some point with the
tongue, soft palate, or lips.
a. vowel sounds c. consonant sounds
b. voice d. tempo
10. Pass unobstructed through the mouth, but the position of the lips, tongue, jaw, and soft
palate.
a. vowel sounds c. consonant sounds
b. voice d. tempo
II. Classify the sound of the following words as VOICED or VOICELESS
1. ash
2. sick
3. linger
4. whisper
5. viper
6. mistake
7. distinguish
8. perform
9. measure
10. awake
III. Write the transcribed sentences with ordinary letters.
1. /ə lɑt əv ˈpiːpəl raɪd ˈbaɪsɪkəlz ɪn ˈɪtəli/
2. / kæn jʊ pleɪ ðə ɡɪˈtɑrː/
3. / haʊ fɑrː duː jʊ wɔːk ˈevri deɪ/?
4. /ɪz ðeɚ ə ˈvɪdio ɪn aʊɚ ˈklɑːs-rʊm/?
5. /haʊ duː jʊ kʌm tə skuːl/?