Speech Work: Revision of All Topics Covered

Subject: English Language

Class: JSS 2

Term: Second Term

Week: 11

Age: 11 – 13 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Lesson Overview

This lesson is a complete revision of all Speech Work topics covered in the term. It includes:

1. Part A – Review and FAQs
2. Part B – Multiple Choice Questions (Fill-in-the-Blank with Options)
3. Part C – Short Answer Questions
4. Part D – True or False Questions
5. Part E – Fill-in-the-Blank (No Options)

Part A: Review and Revision (20 FAQs with Answers)

1. What is a diphthong?

   • A diphthong is a sound made by combining two vowel sounds in one syllable, like “boy” or “house.”

2. What is intonation?

   • Intonation is the rise and fall of the voice when speaking.

3. How does intonation change a statement?

   • A falling tone is used in statements, e.g., “She is coming.”

4. What type of intonation is used in yes/no questions?

   • A rising tone, e.g., “Are you coming?”

5. What is stress in speech?

   • Stress is when one syllable in a word is pronounced more strongly than others.

6. Give an example of a word with different stress patterns.

   • “Import” (noun) vs. “Import” (verb).

7. How does stress affect meaning?

   • It changes meaning; for example, “Record” (noun) vs. “Record” (verb).

8. What is rhythm in speech?

   • Rhythm is the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in speech or poetry.

9. Why is rhythm important?

   • It makes speech sound natural and smooth.

10. How do we identify the rhythm of a poem?

• By clapping or tapping along with the syllables.

11. What is the difference between /s/ and /z/?

• /s/ is voiceless (sip), and /z/ is voiced (zip).

12. How do we pronounce “this” and “these”?

• “This” has a short vowel sound, while “these” has a long vowel sound.

13. What is the difference between “loose” and “lose”?

• “Loose” means not tight, while “lose” means to misplace something.

14. How do we pronounce /k/ and /g/?

• /k/ is voiceless (cup), and /g/ is voiced (gulp).

15. What type of consonants are /m/, /n/, and /ŋ/?

• They are nasal sounds because air passes through the nose.

16. How do we pronounce “sing” and “singer”?

• “Sing” has /ŋ/, while “singer” has /ŋə/.

17. What is the difference between “man” and “many” in pronunciation?

• “Man” has /mæn/, while “many” has /meni/.

18. How does stress affect a command?

• Commands usually have a strong, falling tone.

19. What is an example of a word with both voiced and voiceless consonants?

• “Bag” has voiced /b/ and /g/, while “Back” has voiceless /b/ and /k/.

20. What is the importance of learning stress and intonation?

• It helps in correct pronunciation and better communication.

Part B: Multiple Choice (Fill-in-the-Blank with Options)

1. The word “boy” contains a _______.
   a) Diphthong
   b) Monophthong
   c) Triphthong
   d) Consonant

2. A falling tone is used in _______.
   a) Questions
   b) Commands
   c) Statements
   d) Greetings

3. The word “import” has stress on the second syllable when it is a _______.
   a) Noun
   b) Verb
   c) Pronoun
   d) Adjective

4. The word “rhythm” is related to _______.
   a) Meaning
   b) Intonation
   c) Poetry
   d) Volume

5. The word “zip” begins with a _______ sound.
   a) Voiceless
   b) Voiced
   c) Nasal
   d) Silent

6. The consonant /ŋ/ is in the word _______.
   a) Man
   b) Singer
   c) Net
   d) Sun

7. The word “loose” rhymes with _______.
   a) Lose
   b) Goose
   c) Pass
   d) Glass

8. The consonant /g/ is _______.
   a) Voiced
   b) Voiceless
   c) Silent
   d) Nasal

9. The sentence “Close the door” is a _______.
   a) Statement
   b) Question
   c) Command
   d) Request

10. The word “many” has a _______ sound.
    a) /m/
    b) /n/
    c) /ŋ/
    d) /p/

Part C: Short Answer Questions 

1. What is a diphthong?
2. Give an example of a rising intonation question.
3. What is stress in pronunciation?
4. How do we pronounce “loose” and “lose” differently?
5. What are nasal sounds?
6. Write two words with the /s/ sound.
7. Write two words with the /z/ sound.
8. What is an example of a voiced consonant?
9. What is an example of a voiceless consonant?
10. Which word has /ŋ/, “singer” or “single”?

Part D: True or False Questions 

1. “Sip” and “zip” have the same sound. (False)
2. A falling tone is used in questions. (False)
3. The word “refuse” can be both a noun and a verb. (True)
4. The sound /k/ is voiced. (False)
5. The word “bag” has the /b/ sound. (True)

Part E: Fill-in-the-Blank 

1. A diphthong is a combination of two _______ sounds.
2. The word “boy” contains a _______.
3. “This” and “these” differ in _______.
4. “Cup” starts with the sound _______.
5. The word “singer” contains the sound _______.