MLAT Phonetic Script and Association 3

Question 1

In an MLAT phonetic exercise, you learn that '§' = /f/. Which invented word is transcribed as 'fola'?

Accepted Answer

§ola

Answer

Since '§' maps to /f/, '§ola' is read as 'fola.'

Question 2

Which pair of English words demonstrates a minimal pair based solely on voicing?

Accepted Answer

bat / pat

Answer

'bat' and 'pat' differ only in the voicing of their initial consonant (/b/ voiced vs. /p/ voiceless).

Question 3

An MLAT passage uses a script where each symbol represents one sound. The word 'ΩΨΓ' is pronounced 'sol.' If Ω=/s/ and Ψ=/o/, what sound does Γ represent?

Accepted Answer

/l/

Answer

With Ω=/s/ and Ψ=/o/, the remaining symbol Γ must represent the final sound /l/ to spell 'sol.'

Question 4

Which characteristic makes the MLAT phonetic script task different from simply memorizing an alphabet?

Accepted Answer

Symbols are arbitrary and must be associated under time pressure

Answer

The MLAT uses arbitrary novel symbols, testing associative memory and speed rather than letter-shape recognition.

Question 5

A student sees the symbol '¥' paired with the audio clip of /tʃ/ (as in 'church'). Later, '¥uri' appears. How should it be pronounced?

Accepted Answer

churi

Answer

Since '¥' = /tʃ/, '¥uri' is pronounced 'churi.'

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MLAT Phonetic Script and Association 3