English Language Writing Skills

By Danso Kwasi Nti Samuel (DAS). Study the complete course source, examine every model and practise alongside Professor Jarvis.

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For tables, matching columns, IPA and original formatting, open the course PDF above.

EXERCISES

Exercise 1

Read the following sentences and identify whether the highlighted plosive sound is voiced

or voiceless.

1. The bat flew across the sky. (Is /b/ voiced or voiceless?)

2. She found a cat under the table. (Is /t/ voiced or voiceless?)

3. The dog barked loudly. (Is /g/ voiced or voiceless?)

4. He put the cup on the counter. (Is /p/ voiced or voiceless?)

5. The kite*soared in the wind. (Is /k/ voiced or voiceless?)

Exercise 2: Filling in the Blanks with Plosives

Complete the sentences below by filling in the blanks with words containing the appropriate

plosive sounds. Choose words from the word bank.

[top, bag, pat, kite, cab]

1. The ______________ flew high in the sky.

2. She took a ______________ to the store.

3. He placed the groceries in the ______________.

4. The ______________ of the mountain is covered in snow.

5. The mother gave her child a gentle ______________ on the back.