The 'schwa' is a well-known phonetic symbol, especially in the English language. Its name means 'nothing' or 'absence of a vowel'. It is considered...

The 'schwa' is a well-known phonetic symbol, especially in the English language. Its name means 'nothing' or 'absence of a vowel'. It is considered one of the easiest sounds to produce in the English language, as all we need to do is open our mouth a little and emit sound to have the sound of the 'schwa'. Based on the above, analyze the following sentences: I- For the production of the 'schwa', the mouth is in a neutral position. II- The 'schwa' is never emphasized because it has a weak sound. III- The 'schwa' sounds similar to the 'ê' in Portuguese. IV- The sound of the 'schwa' can only be seen in the vowels 'a', 'e', and 'o'. Choose the CORRECT alternative:


a) Sentences I and II are correct.
b) Sentences II and III are correct.
c) Sentences III and IV are correct.
d) Sentences I and IV are correct.