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Which category of assimilation involves transforming a sound into a more distinctive sound?
Which category of assimilation involves transforming a sound into a more distinctive sound?
- Intensity of articulation
- Lace of articulation
- Manner of articulation (correct)
- None of the above
What technique is used to closely reflect spoken language, particularly in poetry?
What technique is used to closely reflect spoken language, particularly in poetry?
- Intrusion
- Elision
- Syncope (correct)
- Coalescence
Which type of assimilation involves the two sounds becoming entirely identical?
Which type of assimilation involves the two sounds becoming entirely identical?
- Lace assimilation
- Partial assimilation
- Intensity assimilation
- Total assimilation (correct)
Which sound is an example of intrusion in English according to the text?
Which sound is an example of intrusion in English according to the text?
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In which type of speech is assimilation more common in stress-timed languages like English?
In which type of speech is assimilation more common in stress-timed languages like English?
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Which category of English assimilation involves making one sound more like a neighboring sound?
Which category of English assimilation involves making one sound more like a neighboring sound?
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What determines the choice between certain word endings in English due to progressive assimilation?
What determines the choice between certain word endings in English due to progressive assimilation?
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Which type of assimilation in English occurs more often across word boundaries?
Which type of assimilation in English occurs more often across word boundaries?
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