(This document shows some but NOT ALL of the kinds of questions on Exam 2. See the Study Guide for the Unit 2 Exam for more complete information.)

Idiosyncratic Allomorphy (1 point)

Each pair of words below shares a single morpheme which has different forms. The allomorphs are highlighted. What type of allomorphy is each pair an example of?

phlegmatic / phlogiston

1. Metathesis
2. Ablaut
3. Latin/Greek Doublets
4. Weakening
5. Nasal Insertion

Phonetic Symbols (1 point)

The simple English words below are written in PHONETIC SYMBOLS. Choose the correct English spelling of each word.

muse

moose

mass

moss

mouse

Phonetic Transcription (1 points)

Choose the correct phonetic symbol for the sound highlighted in each word below.

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Natural Classes (1 point)

Choose the best name for each NATURAL CLASS of sounds.

1. Voicedless Stops
2. Alveolars
3. Voiceless Fricatives
4. Affricates
5. Alveo-Palatals