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Which word uses the 'uh' sound, as in 'other', for two 'o' letters?
Which word uses the 'uh' sound, as in 'other', for two 'o' letters?
In the phrase 'none of', how is 'of' pronounced?
In the phrase 'none of', how is 'of' pronounced?
Which of these words does NOT use the 'uh' sound?
Which of these words does NOT use the 'uh' sound?
When the word 'to' is unstressed, as in 'going to', how is it pronounced?
When the word 'to' is unstressed, as in 'going to', how is it pronounced?
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What does 'done' imply when someone is speaking about finishing a plate?
What does 'done' imply when someone is speaking about finishing a plate?
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Which word's pronunciation features a silent 'n'?
Which word's pronunciation features a silent 'n'?
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What does 'another' mean in the context provided?
What does 'another' mean in the context provided?
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In 'I'm going to go to London', which word do you hear the 'uh' sound when spoken quickly?
In 'I'm going to go to London', which word do you hear the 'uh' sound when spoken quickly?
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What is the meaning of the word 'None' as used in the context?
What is the meaning of the word 'None' as used in the context?
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Which word, when spoken quickly, has two 'uh' sounds in the same word?
Which word, when spoken quickly, has two 'uh' sounds in the same word?
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Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of the phrase 'it never happened' within a complete sentence?
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of the phrase 'it never happened' within a complete sentence?
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What is the correct way to refer to a location when asking for comments according to the text?
What is the correct way to refer to a location when asking for comments according to the text?
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Which of these is the correct way to phrase someone's preference between two options?
Which of these is the correct way to phrase someone's preference between two options?
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What is the correct pronunciation of 'volume', according to the recording?
What is the correct pronunciation of 'volume', according to the recording?
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Which of the following demonstrates the correct pronunciation of 'common'?
Which of the following demonstrates the correct pronunciation of 'common'?
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When the letter 'o' in English is pronounced with a short 'u' sound, which of the following words is an example?
When the letter 'o' in English is pronounced with a short 'u' sound, which of the following words is an example?
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What sound is consistently demonstrated to match the pronunciation of the words 'up', 'cup', and 'cut'?
What sound is consistently demonstrated to match the pronunciation of the words 'up', 'cup', and 'cut'?
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A 'ton' is equal to what?
A 'ton' is equal to what?
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In the examples, what is the demonstrated correct pronunciation of the 'o' in the words 'brother' and 'mother'?
In the examples, what is the demonstrated correct pronunciation of the 'o' in the words 'brother' and 'mother'?
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What is the numerical value that makes up one 'dozen'?
What is the numerical value that makes up one 'dozen'?
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Which of the examples demonstrates the correct way to say 'a dozen eggs?'
Which of the examples demonstrates the correct way to say 'a dozen eggs?'
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When giving examples, which colour is stated to be the hair colour of the brother?
When giving examples, which colour is stated to be the hair colour of the brother?
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If someone says they have 'a ton of work to do', this expression means that they have what?
If someone says they have 'a ton of work to do', this expression means that they have what?
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According to the information provided, how is the word 'communication' pronounced?
According to the information provided, how is the word 'communication' pronounced?
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Which word shares its pronunciation with the word 'sun' (the star)?
Which word shares its pronunciation with the word 'sun' (the star)?
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Which of the following is the correct way to respond to 'What's up?' in an informal setting?
Which of the following is the correct way to respond to 'What's up?' in an informal setting?
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When someone says 'not so great,' what are they usually expressing?
When someone says 'not so great,' what are they usually expressing?
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Which of the following is the correct way to say that someone has been experiencing difficulties?
Which of the following is the correct way to say that someone has been experiencing difficulties?
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What does the phrase 'it could be better' usually indicate?
What does the phrase 'it could be better' usually indicate?
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When is it appropriate to use the phrase 'it couldn't be better'?
When is it appropriate to use the phrase 'it couldn't be better'?
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What is the main issue with saying 'a phrase that I really like sounds like I should get going'?
What is the main issue with saying 'a phrase that I really like sounds like I should get going'?
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What does the phrase 'I should get going' mean?
What does the phrase 'I should get going' mean?
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What is the grammatical error when saying 'lecture note quizzes'?
What is the grammatical error when saying 'lecture note quizzes'?
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Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
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Why is 'exercise important for staying healthy' grammatically incorrect?
Why is 'exercise important for staying healthy' grammatically incorrect?
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When someone responds 'Could be better' to the question 'How's life treating you?', what is this showing?
When someone responds 'Could be better' to the question 'How's life treating you?', what is this showing?
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Which sentence correctly explains what happens when someone says 'I should get going'?
Which sentence correctly explains what happens when someone says 'I should get going'?
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Why is the phrase 'lecture note' incorrect?
Why is the phrase 'lecture note' incorrect?
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What is the most appropriate way to use the phrase 'exercise is important' in a sentence?
What is the most appropriate way to use the phrase 'exercise is important' in a sentence?
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What does the phrase 'can't complain' imply when it used as a response?
What does the phrase 'can't complain' imply when it used as a response?
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Study Notes
Avoiding Common English Mistakes
- Informal Greetings: Instead of "How are you?", use "What's up?". "Not much" is informal; "not much and what about you" is better. Avoid "no much you".
- Expressing Difficulty: "Not so great" means experiencing difficulties, not feeling unwell. Do not say "they've experiencing", instead say "they are experiencing' or "they're experiencing". You can also say "they've been experiencing".
- Expressing Improvement: "Could be better" means something is not as good as it could be, reflecting a wish for improvement. Avoid combining "could be better" with "can't complain" as these are conflicting sentiments (use "couldn't be better" instead).
- Goodbye Phrases: "I should get going" means "I have to go". Avoid saying "sounds like" when describing a phrase.
- Phrases & Nouns: Use "lecture notes", "quizzes" and "listening exercises". These are countable nouns and require the plural 's'.
- Sharing Thoughts & Feelings: "Sharing your thoughts and feelings" is a correct phrase to use; avoid the mistake of using the present participle of the verb share with 'is'.
- Importance of Exercise: "Exercise is important for staying healthy" is grammatically correct. Do not omit the verb "is".
- Expected Help: In a complete sentence, use "and it never happened"; do not use "and never happened" by itself.
Pronunciation of Words with "O"
- Pronunciation of "sun" (noun): Pronounced with a short "uh" sound ("sun").
- Pronunciation of "son" (noun): Pronounced with a short "uh" sound ("son").
- Pronunciation of "ton": Pronounced with a short "uh" sound ("ton").
- Pronunciation of "brother" and "mother": Pronounced with a short "uh" sound ("brother", "mother").
- Pronunciation of "dozen": Pronounced with a short "uh" sound ("dozen").
- Pronunciation of "other": Pronounced with a short "uh" sound ("other").
- Pronunciation of "another": Pronounced with a short "uh" sound ("another").
- Pronunciation of "come": Pronounced with a short "uh" sound ("come").
- Pronunciation of "Monday": "Monday"; the "o" is not pronounced.
- Pronunciation of "done": Pronounced with a short "uh" sound ("done").
- Pronunciation of "some": Pronounced with a short "uh" sound ("some").
- Pronunciation of "money": Pronounced with a short "uh" sound ("money").
- Pronunciation of "honey": Pronounced with a short "uh" sound ("honey").
- Pronunciation of "London" and "month": Pronounced with a short "uh" sound ("London", "month").
- Pronunciation of "gonna": Pronounced with a short sound (guh-nuh); used for "going to".
- Pronunciation of "none": Pronounced "nun" with a short "uh" sound .
- Pronunciation of "government": Pronounced with the "uh" sound. The "n" is silent.
Word Usage
- "Volume": Pronounce as "volume" (not "volume").
- "Common": Pronounce as "common" (not "common").
- "Had enough": Use in response to the question for wanting another something
- "Of": The preposition "of" is always pronounced with a short "uh" sound when it is in front of "none of".
- "Dozen": A dozen is 12, not one dozen of eggs or roses.
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This quiz focuses on common English mistakes and provides tips for more effective communication. Learn how to replace informal phrases with more appropriate expressions and improve your overall English usage. Test your knowledge and skills with examples that highlight best practices.
