Advanced Pronunciation and Intonation

Quiz Instructions:
This quiz will test your knowledge of advanced pronunciation and intonation. It consists of multiple choice questions, and you should choose the answer that best suits the question. Read the questions carefully and answer according to your understanding. Good luck!

Question 1: What is the difference between pitch and intonation?
a. Pitch is the volume of a sound, while intonation is the speed of delivery.
b. Pitch is the rise and fall of voice, while intonation is the speed of delivery.
c. Pitch is the rise and fall of voice, while intonation is the volume of a sound.
d. Pitch is the speed of delivery, while intonation is the rise and fall of voice.

Question 2: What is meant by vowel reduction?
a. Vowel reduction is when a vowel sound is made shorter.
b. Vowel reduction is when a vowel sound is made louder.
c. Vowel reduction is when a vowel sound is made softer.
d. Vowel reduction is when a vowel sound is made higher.

Question 3: What is the purpose of word stress?
a. To make a word more powerful.
b. To emphasize certain syllables in a word.
c. To make a word stand out.
d. To make a word easier to pronounce.

Question 4: What is the difference between connected and disconnected speech?
a. Connected speech is when words are linked together, while disconnected speech is when words are separated.
b. Connected speech is when words are separated, while disconnected speech is when words are linked together.
c. Connected speech is when words are spoken quickly, while disconnected speech is when words are spoken slowly.
d. Connected speech is when words are spoken slowly, while disconnected speech is when words are spoken quickly.

Expectations and Hope: After completing this quiz, you should have a better understanding of advanced pronunciation and intonation, and be able to apply the concepts to your own speech. Good luck!