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Language and Linguistics

Which of the following patterns of intonation is used in declarative sentences uttered as ordinary statements ?

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Which of the following patterns of intonation is used in declarative sentences uttered as ordinary statements ?

A. The falling
B. The rising
C. The fall__rise
D. None of the above

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English Literature Mcqs, Language and Linguistics

The two sounds influencing each other and combine to produce a third sound is an instance of ________________assimilation?

English Literature Mcqs, Language and Linguistics /
The two sounds influencing each other and combine to produce a third sound is an instance of ________________assimilation?

A. Progressive
B. regressive
C. reciprocal
D. Regressive
E. None of the above

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English Literature Mcqs, Language and Linguistics

In the pronunciation of the word ‘ink’ the alveolar /n/ becoming a velar sound is an instance of ____________?

English Literature Mcqs, Language and Linguistics /
In the pronunciation of the word ‘ink’ the alveolar /n/ becoming a velar sound is an instance of ____________?

A. Progressive
B. Regressive
C. Reciprocal
D. None of the above

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English Literature Mcqs, Language and Linguistics

The special features which affect speech sounds such as stress, pitch intonation and juncture are called ______________?

English Literature Mcqs, Language and Linguistics /
The special features which affect speech sounds such as stress, pitch intonation and juncture are called ______________?

A. Supra__segmental phonemes
B. Secondary phonemes
C. Prosodic features
D. All the above.

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English Literature Mcqs, Language and Linguistics