SLP Praxis Practice (Form 2) Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions

Which of the following formants typically characterizes a high vowel? High-frequency second formant (F2) High-frequency first formant (F1) Low-frequency first formant (F1) Low-frequency second formant (F2) Option (C) is correct. The F1 is inversely associated with tongue height, such that high vowels tend to have low F1 frequencies. A 65-year-old patient is transferred from another facility with a diagnosis of aphasia. The patient's symptoms, however, appear more consistent with apraxia. Which of the following tasks for the patient is most appropriate when assessing verbal apraxia of speech? A.Repeating words of increasing length B.Recalling three common items C.Performing voluntary oral movements D.Following two-step commands Option (A) is correct. Inability to repeat two-syllable words is a clear indicator of apraxia of speech.