Recognition Test: 1
Students: DO NOT TURN TO THE NEXT PAGE.
A. Below are ten Igbo words without tone marks. Each one has either the sequence step - same (like ánụ) or the sequence step - low (like ázụ̀. You will hear each word pronounced at least twice. Mark the tone in either of the above ways, as you hear it. (The words should be read to the students from the following page.)
| 1. | a t ụ | 6. | i k w e |
| 2. | e l e | 7. | ụ g b ọ |
| 3. | ọ b a | 8. | e g b e |
| 4. | a k p ụ | 9. | e z i |
| 5. | i g w u | 10 | a k a |
The correct markings will now be given to you. Indicate each error by a check mark, and then make the appropriate correction.
B. Below are another ten Igbo words without tone marks. This time, each word has either the sequence low - low (like ite) or low - step (like ikó). Mark each word in one of these two ways as you hear it.
| 1. | o k e | 6. | o k p u |
| 2. | ŋ k e | 7. | ŋ g b e |
| 3. | ọk w a | 8. | ọ s a |
| 4. | a t ọ | 9. | i s e |
| 5. | u d u | 10. | a l a |
Again you will be given the correct markings. Indicate each error by a check mark, and then make the appropriate correction.
On the following page, the correct forms of the above are given, with their English meanings. Most of these words will become part of your vocabulary within the next few lessons. The results of this test may indicate a need for further drill or explanation.
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