Speech Work: Mid-Term Assessment and Break

Subject: Speech Work

Class: JSS 2

Term: First Term

Week: 7

Age: 12 years

Assessment Components

Part A: Objective Questions (Fill-in-the-Blank)

1. The sound /h/ is produced by __________ (a) closing the lips (b) exhaling air (c) vibrating the vocal cords (d) touching the tongue to the roof of the mouth.
2. The word __________ (a) hat (b) mat (c) cat (d) rat starts with the /h/ sound.
3. The sound /h/ is considered a __________ (a) voiced sound (b) voiceless sound (c) nasal sound (d) vowel sound.
4. A word that contains the /h/ sound is __________ (a) light (b) help (c) sound (d) jump.
5. The /h/ sound is produced without __________ (a) using the tongue (b) breathing (c) speaking (d) thinking.
6. In the word “hat,” the __________ sound is present (a) /p/ (b) /k/ (c) /h/ (d) /m/.
7. The /h/ sound is heard in the word __________ (a) go (b) hat (c) sit (d) dog.
8. Which of the following words starts with the /h/ sound? __________ (a) apple (b) orange (c) house (d) table.
9. The consonant sound /h/ is produced at the __________ (a) front of the mouth (b) back of the throat (c) middle of the tongue (d) roof of the mouth.
10. A common mistake students make is to omit the /h/ sound in __________ (a) hear (b) there (c) care (d) share.
11. The word “happy” starts with the __________ sound (a) /t/ (b) /h/ (c) /p/ (d) /b/.
12. The sound /h/ is not a __________ sound (a) vowel (b) consonant (c) diphthong (d) fricative.
13. Identify the correct pronunciation of the /h/ sound in the word __________ (a) hat (b) cat (c) rat (d) fat.
14. The /h/ sound can be found in __________ (a) animal (b) house (c) table (d) food.
15. In the word “help,” the __________ sound is present (a) /l/ (b) /h/ (c) /r/ (d) /d/.
16. A word that begins with the /h/ sound is __________ (a) bed (b) hat (c) chair (d) tree.
17. The sound /h/ is important for __________ (a) fluency (b) clarity (c) speed (d) none of the above.
18. The /h/ sound can be mistaken for the __________ sound (a) /b/ (b) /d/ (c) /g/ (d) /t/.
19. The /h/ sound is typically represented by the letter __________ (a) p (b) k (c) h (d) t.
20. A word that does not start with the /h/ sound is __________ (a) house (b) hat (c) banana (d) happy.

Part B: Theory Questions (Short Answer)

1. Define the consonant sound /h/ and explain how it is produced.
2. List three examples of words that begin with the /h/ sound.
3. Explain the difference between voiced and voiceless consonant sounds.
4. Why is it important to pronounce the /h/ sound correctly in speech?
5. What common mistakes do students make when pronouncing the /h/ sound?
6. Describe an activity that can help students practice the /h/ sound.
7. What role does the /h/ sound play in clear communication?
8. How can tongue twisters assist in practicing the /h/ sound?
9. Identify two words that can be confusing due to the /h/ sound omission.
10. What are the characteristics of the /h/ sound?
11. Explain how the /h/ sound differs from vowel sounds.
12. How can students improve their pronunciation of the /h/ sound?
13. Give examples of sentences that include the /h/ sound.
14. What resources can help students practice the /h/ sound?
15. Discuss how the /h/ sound affects the meaning of words.
16. Describe how the /h/ sound is represented in phonetic transcription.
17. Why might a student struggle with the /h/ sound?
18. What techniques can be used to differentiate the /h/ sound from similar sounds?
19. Provide a brief overview of how the /h/ sound is used in everyday conversation.
20. How does the correct pronunciation of the /h/ sound contribute to overall fluency?

Part C: True or False Questions

1. The /h/ sound is a voiced consonant sound. (True/False)
2. Words that start with /h/ can be pronounced without the /h/ sound. (True/False)
3. The /h/ sound is produced by vibrating the vocal cords. (True/False)
4. “House” is an example of a word containing the /h/ sound. (True/False)
5. The /h/ sound is often confused with the /p/ sound. (True/False)
6. The /h/ sound can be found at the end of words. (True/False)
7. The consonant sound /h/ is important for clear communication. (True/False)
8. All words starting with vowels contain the /h/ sound. (True/False)
9. The /h/ sound is a fricative sound. (True/False)
10. A common mistake is to pronounce “hat” as “at.” (True/False)
11. The /h/ sound can change the meaning of a word. (True/False)
12. “Happy” starts with the /h/ sound. (True/False)
13. The /h/ sound is pronounced by exhaling air. (True/False)
14. The sound /h/ can be found in the middle of words. (True/False)
15. The /h/ sound is represented by the letter “h.” (True/False)
16. The /h/ sound is the same as the /k/ sound. (True/False)
17. Pronunciation practice is not necessary for the /h/ sound. (True/False)
18. Tongue twisters can help with the pronunciation of the /h/ sound. (True/False)
19. The /h/ sound is essential for English phonetics. (True/False)
20. The /h/ sound is only present in English. (True/False)

Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions

1. The sound /h/ is a __________ consonant.
2. To produce the /h/ sound, you need to __________ out air.
3. The __________ sound can be found in the word “hat.”
4. Words starting with /h/ are often __________ in speech.
5. The /h/ sound is important for __________ in communication.
6. A common mistake is to __________ the /h/ sound.
7. The word “help” contains the __________ sound.
8. The /h/ sound is a __________ sound produced at the back of the throat.
9. In phonetics, the /h/ sound is a __________ sound.
10. The word “happy” starts with the __________ sound.
11. Pronouncing the /h/ sound correctly helps with __________.
12. The __________ sound can change the meaning of words.
13. __________ is a word that begins with the /h/ sound.
14. The /h/ sound is not a __________ sound.
15. The word “house” begins with the __________ sound.
16. The /h/ sound is important for __________ clarity.
17. __________ can assist with the practice of the /h/ sound.
18. Tongue twisters are useful for practicing __________ sounds.
19. The /h/ sound can sometimes be __________ in casual speech.
20. The __________ sound is produced without using the tongue.

This assessment plan covers various components to evaluate students’ understanding of the consonant sound /h/ and its importance in speech work. It allows for a comprehensive review of the concepts learned during the first half of the term.