Spanish R vs RR Pronunciation Quiz

1. According to the lesson, what is a single r between vowels usually like?

a long English-style r a quick tongue tap a silent sound a strong puff of air

2. Which word is given as an example of a quick single r between vowels?

perro carro pero restaurante

3. Which word is given as an example of a stronger rr sound between vowels?

para hora perro pero

4. Which pair illustrates the spelling and pronunciation contrast between single r and rr?

tren / taxi pan / parque pero / perro casa / queso

5. Which pair is also used to demonstrate the r/rr contrast?

para / parada caro / carro ropa / reserva hora / hotel

6. At the beginning of a word, a written single r is normally pronounced with which sound according to the lesson?

a silent sound a quick single-r tap only the stronger r sound an English-style w sound

7. Which word begins with the stronger r sound according to the lesson?

pero caro restaurante para

8. Which word is listed as another example of strong initial r?

correo hora reserva pero

9. Where does the lesson tell you to place the tip of the tongue?

against the lower lip on the soft palate near the ridge just behind the upper front teeth between the lips

10. What should you do for the single r between vowels?

hold the tongue still make one quick contact add a puff of air make no tongue contact

11. What should you do for the stronger r?

make it silent use only one weak English-style r allow repeated or stronger contact move the tongue away from the upper teeth

12. Which phrase in the lesson contains strong initial r?

Pero no puedo. Es caro. Tengo una reserva. Tengo una casa.

13. Which phrase in the lesson contains the word caro?

Tengo una reserva. El restaurante está aquí. Es caro. Pero no puedo.

14. What is the lesson’s main pronunciation goal for beginners?

produce a perfect trill immediately ignore the difference between r and rr preserve the contrast clearly enough that the listener can recognize the word replace every r with an English r

15. Which sequence matches the lesson’s practical practice method?

Start with long sentences and avoid isolated words. Use a strong English-style r in every position. Practice familiar words first, then short phrases. Only practice rr and ignore single r.