Waec Model Questions Vol1 2021 English Language Question 39

Practice objective / multiple choice question 39 from the 2021 Waec Model Questions Vol1 English Language examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2021 English Language Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty

Question 39 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2021 • ENGLISH_LANGUAGE • objective

Identify and explain the phonetic differences between the sounds /s/ and /ʃ/. Provide examples of words that contain each sound.

Answer Options

A. The sounds /s/ and /ʃ/ are identical in articulation; both are produced at the same place in the mouth. Examples: 'see' for /s/, 'she' for /ʃ/.

Correct Answer B. The sounds /s/ and /ʃ/ differ in articulation; /s/ is produced with the tongue at the alveolar ridge, while /ʃ/ is produced further back. Examples: 'see' for /s/, 'she' for /ʃ/.

C. The sounds /s/ and /ʃ/ differ in pitch; /s/ is higher than /ʃ/. Examples: 'saw' for /s/, 'shoe' for /ʃ/.

D. The sounds /s/ and /ʃ/ are both produced with the lips; /s/ is voiced while /ʃ/ is voiceless. Examples: 'sue' for /s/, 'she' for /ʃ/.

Correct Answer

Correct Option:

The sounds /s/ and /ʃ/ differ in articulation; /s/ is produced with the tongue at the alveolar ridge, while /ʃ/ is produced further back. Examples: 'see' for /s/, 'she' for /ʃ/.

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2021 English Language Question 39. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Waec Model Questions Vol1 English Language examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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