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GST 111 Organs of Speech and English Phonology SN-2 Objective Question

Question

What does the vocal tract comprise?
Options
A Only the oral cavity.
B Only the nasal cavity.
C The air passages above the larynx, divided into the oral and nasal cavities.
Correct Answer
D The lungs and the trachea.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The vocal tract comprises the air passages above the larynx and is divided into the oral cavity (mouth and pharynx) and the nasal cavity (nose).

Hint

It is the pathway of air after it passes the larynx.

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