Aussprache und Intonation im Englischen verbessern - Online-Quiz

Question 1

Identify an example of a rising intonation pattern.

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Hello, how are you today?

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This is an excellent opportunity.

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I'm not certain I comprehend.

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Please make sure to close the door.

Question 2

Define the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).

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A system of symbols representing the sounds of spoken languages

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A dictionary of English pronunciation

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A methodology for teaching pronunciation to non-native speakers

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A guide to English grammar

Question 3

Which of the following is **not** a feature of German intonation?

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Monotone pitch pattern

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Rising intonation in questions

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Falling intonation in statements

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Use of stress to emphasize words

Question 4

The correct intonation pattern for the question "Sprechen Sie Englisch?" is:

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Rising intonation on 'Englisch'

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Falling intonation on 'Englisch'

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Level intonation throughout

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Rising intonation on 'Sprechen'

Question 5

The correct intonation pattern for the statement "Ich bin müde" is:

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Falling intonation on 'müde'

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Rising intonation on 'müde'

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Level intonation throughout

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Rising intonation on 'Ich'

Question 6

Welche Aussage über die englische Aussprache ist korrekt?

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Die Aussprache von Vokalen kann in verschiedenen Kontexten variieren.

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Die Betonung liegt immer auf der ersten Silbe eines Wortes.

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Konsonanten werden in der englischen Aussprache immer stimmlos ausgesprochen.

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Stumme Buchstaben werden in der englischen Aussprache nie ausgesprochen.

Question 7

Welches Wort wird mit dem Schwa-Laut ausgesprochen?

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about

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car

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dog

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listen

Question 8

Welche phonetische Transkription repräsentiert den Laut /ʃ/?

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/ʃ/

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/s/

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/tʃ/

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/ʒ/

Question 9

Welcher Satz demonstriert die Verwendung des Pausenzeichens in der englischen Intonation?

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Ich gehe in die Stadt... ähm... einkaufen.

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Ich gehe in die Stadt einkaufen.

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Ich, ähm, gehe in die Stadt einkaufen.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a typical error in English intonation?

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Perfect pronunciation of individual sounds

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Monotone delivery

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Excessive emphasis on certain words

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Incorrect use of rising and falling tones

Question 11

Identify the word pronounced with weak stress:

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The

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Magnificent

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Because

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Today

Question 12

Which intonation pattern is commonly used in English questions?

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A rising tone on the final word

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A falling tone on the final word

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A flat tone throughout the sentence

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A rising tone on the initial word

Question 13

Which of the following is **not** a characteristic of Standard American English pronunciation?

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The use of 'r' in all positions

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The distinction between 'short' and 'long' vowels

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The use of 'th' sounds

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The use of a schwa sound in unstressed syllables

Question 14

Which of the following sentences **could** have a rising intonation pattern to express surprise?

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This is my book?

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This is my book.

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This is my book.

Question 15

Which of the following consonant clusters **requires** a nasalized release in Standard American English?

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ng

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tr

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bl

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ks

Question 16

What is the **key** difference between the pronunciation of 'cot' and 'caught'?

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They have different vowel sounds.

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They are homophones.

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They have different consonant sounds.

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They have different stress patterns.

Question 17

Which of the following words is pronounced with a **voiced** 'th' sound?

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then

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rather

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this

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the

Question 18

Select the word pronounced with the stress on the first syllable.

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ˈfamous

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faˈmous

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faˈmoʊs

Question 19

Which sentence has the correct intonation pattern for a question?

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Is it raining?

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It is raining.

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It is raining, isn't it?

Question 20

Select the sentence pronounced with the correct stress and intonation for a statement.

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I'm going to the store.

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I'm going to the STORE.

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I'm going to the store?

Question 21

Which word has its stress on the second syllable?

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COMputer

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TEAcher

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STUdent

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WAter

Question 22

Which English sound involves rounding the lips?

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/u:/

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/i:/

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/ɑː/

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/æ/

Question 23

How is the word 'schedule' correctly pronounced?

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ʃedʒuːl

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ʃɛdəl

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skedʒul

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skɛdəl

Question 24

How does the 'minimal pair' technique help improve pronunciation?

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Comparing words with only one sound difference to highlight pronunciation distinctions.

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Repeating challenging words multiple times.

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Using gestures or tongue twisters for pronunciation practice.

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Writing words phonetically to enhance spelling.

Question 25

What is 'connected speech' and how does it influence English pronunciation?

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Connected speech involves linking words together, blending sounds and adjusting pronunciations for a smoother flow.

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Connected speech means pronouncing words separately, without any influence from neighboring words.

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Connected speech is only used in formal English, not in casual speech.

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Connected speech has no effect on the stress or rhythm of English pronunciation.

Question 26

Which of the following symbols represents the falling intonation pattern?

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↓

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↑

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↗

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→

Question 27

Which of the following sentences has the correct rising intonation pattern for a statement?

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You're from England, aren't you?

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You're from England. Aren't you?

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You're from England?

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You're from England, aren't you.

Question 28

Which of the following sentences has the correct stress pattern for a phrase?

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I went to the | library yesterday

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I went to the library | yesterday.

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I went to | the library yesterday.

Question 29

Which of the following vowel sounds is pronounced as in the word "cat"?

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/æ/

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/a/

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/ɒ/

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/e/

Question 30

Select the correct pronunciation of the consonant cluster "th" in the word "thing".

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/θ/

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/s/

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/ð/

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/t/

Question 31

Identify the correct pronunciation of the past tense of the verb "do".

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/dʌn/

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/dɑːn/

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/doʊn/

Question 32

Which of the following words has the same vowel sound as the word "foot"?

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Good

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Bad

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Car

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Book

Question 33

Identify the correct pronunciation of the consonant sound in the word "bridge".

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/dʒ/

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/b/

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/g/

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/ʃ/

Question 34

Which sentence has the correct pronunciation of the 'th' sound?

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The weather is beautiful today.

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The weather is beatiful today.

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The weather is beutiful today.

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The weather is beatiful today.

Question 35

Which sentence has the correct pronunciation of the 'r' sound in 'car'?

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The car is red.

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The ca-r is red.

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The ca:r is red.

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The cah is red.