Spanish C, Qu and Z Pronunciation Quiz

1. Before a, o, or u, Spanish c normally has which sound according to the lesson?

An s-like sound only A th-like sound only A k-like sound A w-like sound

2. Which spelling pattern can have an s-like sound in most of Latin America and a th-like sound in much of Spain?

ca, co, cu ce, ci que, qui cha, chi

3. Which statement about c before e or i is correct?

Only the s-like pronunciation is standard. Only the th-like pronunciation is standard. It always has a k-like sound. Both the s-like and th-like regional pronunciations described in the lesson are standard.

4. In qué and quién, qu represents which basic consonant sound?

An s-like sound A th-like sound A k-like sound A w-like sound

5. What normally happens to the u in Spanish qu before e or i in the common patterns from the lesson?

It becomes a separate w-like sound. It is stressed. It is not pronounced separately. It changes into an s-like sound.

6. Which word begins with qu before i and therefore starts with the k-like sound described in the lesson?

cinco cero quince ciudad

7. Which word begins with c before a and therefore has the k-like c pattern?

cinco cero casa ciudad

8. Which word begins with c before i and therefore uses the regional ce/ci pronunciation?

cuatro casa cinco qué

9. Which word begins with z and may have an s-like sound or a th-like sound depending on the regional variety?

comida quién zapato cuatro

10. Which statement best describes z in the lesson?

It is always pronounced like English z. It always has a k-like sound. It can have an s-like sound or a th-like sound depending on the regional variety. It is always silent.

11. Which question word uses qu before e?

cuándo cómo cuánto qué

12. Which question word uses c before u?

quién qué cuándo quince

13. Why should a learner avoid pronouncing Spanish qu like English qu in “quick”?

Spanish qu is always silent. Spanish qu before e or i has an s-like sound. Spanish qu before e or i normally does not include the English-style w sound. Spanish qu is pronounced like Spanish z.

14. In varieties with an s-like pronunciation, which set shares that s-like sound pattern?

ca, co, cu que, qui, ca ce, ci, z cha, che, chi

15. What is the lesson's main listening goal regarding regional pronunciation of cero, cinco, and zapato?

Choose one regional accent and treat the other as incorrect. Pronounce every c and z with a k-like sound. Recognize the same words across the standard regional pronunciations. Avoid listening to regional variation.