MLAT Phonetic Script Association 2

Question 1

In a novel phonetic script, the symbol ⊕ consistently appears at the end of words that rhyme with 'moon.' Which word would most likely end with ⊕?

Accepted Answer

tune

Answer

Words rhyming with 'moon' share the /uːn/ sound, so 'tune' fits the pattern.

Question 2

A phonetic code uses doubled letters to indicate a long vowel. If 'bit' is written as 'bit,' how would 'beat' be written?

Accepted Answer

beet

Answer

Doubling the vowel letter signals a long vowel, so the long /iː/ in 'beat' becomes 'ee.'

Question 3

In a script where each consonant cluster is represented by a single unique symbol, which English word would require the MOST symbols under this system?

Accepted Answer

strengths

Answer

'Strengths' contains multiple distinct consonant clusters (str- and -ngths), requiring the most symbols.

Question 4

A learner sees that the MLAT phonetic symbol ∇ maps to the sound in 'ship' but not 'sip.' What phonetic distinction is being tested?

Accepted Answer

The difference between /ʃ/ and /s/

Answer

'Ship' has the fricative /ʃ/ while 'sip' has /s/, so the symbol marks that specific consonant contrast.

Question 5

A phonetic script assigns the symbol ◆ to any sound made with the lips pressed together. Which word's first sound would NOT receive ◆?

Accepted Answer

vain

Answer

The /v/ in 'vain' is made with the upper teeth and lower lip, not both lips pressed together.

(MLAT) Modern Language Aptitude Test Practice Test

(MLAT) Modern Language Aptitude Test Practice Test

MLAT Phonetic Script Association 2