Spanish P, T and K Pronunciation Quiz

1. Spanish p, t, and k are usually produced with much less aspiration than the corresponding initial sounds in English words such as “pin,” “top,” and “cat.”

True False

2. The lesson recommends adding a strong puff of air to Spanish p.

True False

3. Spanish t is usually made with the tongue closer to the upper teeth than English t.

True False

4. The Spanish k sound can be written with c, qu, or k in different words.

True False

5. pan is one of the lesson’s examples for Spanish p.

True False

6. tren is one of the lesson’s examples for Spanish t.

True False

7. queso is one of the lesson’s examples of the Spanish k sound.

True False

8. parque is presented as a word for practicing Spanish p.

True False

9. The lesson says that the goal is to whisper p, t, and k.

True False

10. Voy en tren. is used as a short phrase for practicing t.

True False

11. Quiero café. is used as a phrase for practicing the k sound.

True False

12. Tengo el pasaporte y voy en tren. is the lesson’s travel phrase for pronunciation practice.

True False

13. Quiero pan, queso y café. is the lesson’s food phrase for pronunciation practice.

True False

14. The practical method says to keep p short and clean, keep t close to the teeth, keep the k sound clear, and avoid a strong English-style puff of air.

True False