The primary constriction between the tongue and the palate.

The primary constriction between the tongue and the palate.

• A. Palatal
• B. Velar
• C. Alveolar
• D. Interdental

Answer: (A)

The question tests place of articulation—the point where the tongue meets and forms a constriction with the roof of the mouth. The constriction between the tongue and the palate is palatal, meaning the body of the tongue moves up toward the hard palate to create that contact. This distinguishes it from other places of articulation: velar involves the back of the tongue with the soft palate (velum), alveolar uses the tongue tip at the alveolar ridge, and interdental has the tongue blade between the teeth. So, the palatal placement best fits the description of the contact with the palate.

The question tests place of articulation—the point where the tongue meets and forms a constriction with the roof of the mouth. The constriction between the tongue and the palate is palatal, meaning the body of the tongue moves up toward the hard palate to create that contact. This distinguishes it from other places of articulation: velar involves the back of the tongue with the soft palate (velum), alveolar uses the tongue tip at the alveolar ridge, and interdental has the tongue blade between the teeth. So, the palatal placement best fits the description of the contact with the palate.