Phonetics EXAMS

Second Year LMD

Miss GRAIMOU

SECOND TERM EXAM OF PHONETICS

1/ Question one :

How many types od sentence stress do we have in English? Define and give examples for each one.

2/ Question two:

Give the appropriate tone for each of the following sentence:

1) Algeria is situated in North of Algeria.

2) Are you going to come tomorrow?(real question)

3) Snow is white, isn’t it?

4) He’s a good person but he’s too shy

5) If I tell you the truth, would you help me?

6) Where is my ba=g?

7) When are we going to meet again? ( showing interest)

Take a sit

3/ Question three:

Transcribe the following sentences using weak forms:

1) It takes three hours to get from here to London.

2) The book the she bought was more expensive than mine.

3) They can walk to school tomorrow, they’re old enough.

4) He’s as good as his brother at playing cards. You should watch him one day.

5) Could you give me a light.