Entry Exam Category: Graduate & Professional Program Admission Exams
Course: Praxis
Exam: Praxis 5002 Reading Practice Questions
Practice Question
Which of the following correctly identifies the number of phonemes in the word twice"?"
Answer Choices
- A: 1
- B: 2
- C: 4
- D: 5
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Twice has /t/ /w/ /ai/ /s/, four phonemes. One or two undercount sounds. Five confuses letters with sounds. Phonemes are speech units, diphthong /ai/ one sound.