Lecture of Consonants & Vowel Sounds QUIZOnline version Understanding consonants and vowels is essential for learning to read, pronounce words correctly, and even speak more clearly. by Santiago Varon 1 Which of the following describes consonants? a Produced with an open mouth b Created by partially or completely blocking airflow c Formed by widening the mouth d None of the above 2 What is an example of a consonant sound? a /a/ b /p/ c /i/ d /e/ 3 How are vowels produced? a By blocking airflow in the mouth b By widening the mouth c By closing the lips d By exhaling through the nose 4 Which word illustrates a consonant sound? a "Apple" b "Ocean" c "Igloo" d "Stop" 5 Why are consonants and vowels important in language? a They form the basis of grammar b They are crucial for proper pronunciation c They determine the length of words d They influence the tone of speech