1. Which pair of words forms a minimal pair based on the /r/ and /l/ sounds?

Right and Light Cat and Dog Book and Pen Chair and Table

2. In the word "collect," which sound appears in the middle?

The /l/ sound The /r/ sound Both sounds equally Neither sound

3. In the word "correct," which sound appears in the middle?

The /r/ sound The /l/ sound Both sounds equally Neither sound

4. A consonant cluster is best described as ______.

Two or more consonant sounds occurring together with no vowel sound between them A single consonant sound repeated twice A vowel sound followed by silence Any word with more than five letters

5. Which of these words contains a consonant cluster at the beginning?

Street Cat Sun Big

6. A common pronunciation mistake with consonant clusters is ______.

Inserting an extra vowel sound between the consonants Speaking too quietly Using the wrong vowel at the end of the word Skipping the first letter of the word

7. In most two-syllable NOUNS, where does the stress usually fall?

On the first syllable On the second syllable Nouns are never stressed On both syllables equally

8. In most two-syllable VERBS, where does the stress usually fall?

On the second syllable On the first syllable Verbs are never stressed On both syllables equally

9. Which of these words is a two-syllable noun, typically stressed on the first syllable?

MARket deCIDE reLAX colLECT

10. Which of these words is a two-syllable verb, typically stressed on the second syllable?

deCIDE MARket TAble PAper