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GST 111 Likely Exam Questions GST 111 Objective Question

Question

A three consonant onset obligatorily has --------- as the first consonant.
Options
A /k/
B /s/
Correct Answer
C /t/
D /p/
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

This is a strict phonotactic rule in English. If a syllable begins with a three-consonant cluster, the very first consonant must be an /s/ (e.g., splash, string, squeeze).

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