Eng 220: Phonology In English Question Paper
Eng 220: Phonology In English
Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KABARAK
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2011/2012 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS
ENG 220: PHONOLOGY IN ENGLISH
DAY: THURSDAY
DATE: 12/04/2012
TIME: 11.00 – 1.00 P.M.
STREAM: SESS 2&3
INSTRUCTIONS:
Attempt question ONE and any other TWO questions from Section B.
SECTION A
1. a) Define the following terms as used in linguistics(10mks)
(i) Accoustic phonetics
(ii) Articulatory phonetics
(iii) Phonology
(iv) Phonetics
(v) Segmental phonology
b) Distinguish between diphthongs and triphthongs. Illustrate your answer. (4mks)
c) Discuss the place of articulation of the initial sounds in the following sounds(16mks)
i. Judge
ii. Car
iii. Tin
iv. Man
v. Play
vi. Psychology
vii. Fire
viii. Shine
SECTION B
2. a) With good examples, distinguish between the following terms as used in Phonology and Phonetics.
(i) Voice and voiceless sounds(4mks)
(ii) Oral and Nasal sounds(4mks)
(iii) Africates and fricatives(4mks)
(iv) Narrow and Broad transcription(4mks)
b) Discuss any two differences between consonants and vowels.
(4mks)
3. With adequate examples, discuss any 8 secondary features of articulation. (20 mks)
4. Discuss with adequate examples the following prosodic features
(a) tone
(b) intonation
(c) stress
5. Discuss the following ways of identifying phonemes(20 mks)
a) phonemic contrast
b) complementary distribution
c) free variation
d) minimal sets
e) minimal pairs
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