Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2025 English Language Question 1

Practice objective / multiple choice question 1 from the 2025 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 English Language examination.

Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2025 English Language Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 1 IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2025 • ENGLISH_LANGUAGE • objective

The following words are given with their IPA transcriptions: cat - /kæt/, bat - /bæt/, stop - /stɒp/, spot - /spɒt/, act - /ækt/. Based on these examples, state the phonological rule that accounts for the pronunciation of the final /t/ in each word.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. /t/ is realized as an unreleased [t̚] when it occurs word‑finally after a short vowel.
B. \/t\/ is realized as a glottal stop [ʔ] when it occurs word‑finally after a long vowel.
C. \/t\/ is aspirated [tʰ] when it occurs word‑finally after a short vowel.
D. \/t\/ is deleted when it occurs word‑finally after a short vowel.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
/t/ is realized as an unreleased [t̚] when it occurs word‑finally after a short vowel.

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