Neco Model Questions Vol1 2024 English Language Question 30

Practice objective / multiple choice question 30 from the 2024 Neco Model Questions Vol1 English Language examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2024 English Language Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 30 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2024 • ENGLISH_LANGUAGE • objective

Explain the phonological rule that accounts for the difference in the final consonant of the plural forms "cats" /kæts/ and "dogs" /dɔgz/ in English.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. The plural suffix /‑s/ is realized as [s] after voiceless stems (e.g., cats) and as [z] after voiced stems (e.g., dogs).
B. The plural suffix \/‑s\/ is always realized as [s] regardless of the voicing of the stem.
C. The plural suffix \/‑es\/ is realized as [s] after voiceless stems and as [z] after voiced stems.
D. The plural suffix \/‑s\/ is realized as [z] after voiceless stems (e.g., cats) and as [s] after voiced stems (e.g., dogs).
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The plural suffix /‑s/ is realized as [s] after voiceless stems (e.g., cats) and as [z] after voiced stems (e.g., dogs).

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