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Speaking is a receptive skill because it involves the reception of meaningful sounds.
Speaking is a receptive skill because it involves the reception of meaningful sounds.
False
All non-native speakers of English are proficient in the pronunciation of Standard English.
All non-native speakers of English are proficient in the pronunciation of Standard English.
False
There are 25 consonants in English.
There are 25 consonants in English.
False
A consonant is said to be voiced when there is no vibration of the vocal cords during its production.
A consonant is said to be voiced when there is no vibration of the vocal cords during its production.
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A consonant is said to be voiceless when its production is accompanied by the vibration of the vocal cords.
A consonant is said to be voiceless when its production is accompanied by the vibration of the vocal cords.
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There are 20 voiced consonants in English.
There are 20 voiced consonants in English.
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There are 10 voiceless consonants in English.
There are 10 voiceless consonants in English.
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GST101 is a course on Language Skills.
GST101 is a course on Language Skills.
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The organs of speech are involved in the production of consonants.
The organs of speech are involved in the production of consonants.
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The study of sound units of English is important for effective speaking.
The study of sound units of English is important for effective speaking.
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Study Notes
Effective Comprehension
- Effective comprehension involves interpreting the message according to the circumstances or contexts that shape the writer's knowledge and the reader's experience.
- It is essential to know the sentence is an essential basic unit of meaning and therefore of comprehension.
Identifying Original Honey
- The traditional way to identify original honey is to see if it sinks to the bottom of a container when poured in water.
- Another way to identify original honey is to rub it on the head of a matchstick and set it ablaze; if it is real, it will catch fire immediately.
Reading Techniques
- To fully understand a sentence, a number of techniques can be adopted, including:
- Analyzing the sentence for its focus or theme.
- Identifying the main clause and subordinate clauses.
- Identifying connectors and signal devices in the paragraph and indicating their meaning direction.
Bad Reading Habits
- Some bad reading habits can be eliminated when identified, including:
- Moving the head from left to right while reading.
- Pointing to words with fingers, a ruler, pencil, or pen while reading.
- Whispering or vocalizing while reading.
- Sub-vocalization, which slows down reading speed.
- Regression, which involves glancing back and re-reading words, phrases, and sentences.
Effective Listening
- It is essential to differentiate between hearing and listening, as they are not interchangeable terms.
- Hearing is a natural and passive process, while listening is an active and deliberate process.
- The three basic steps in listening are hearing, understanding, and judging.
- Bad listening habits include:
- Concluding that a speech is uninteresting before listening.
- Mentally criticizing the speaker's manner of presentation or appearance.
- A good listener will take time to listen to a topic, even if it sounds uninteresting, and concentrate on the content of the message.
Speech Sounds
- Consonants are sounds in the production of which there is a total or partial blockage of the airstream at some point in the vocal tract.
- There are twenty-four consonants in English, comprising fifteen voiced and nine voiceless consonants.
- Voiced consonants are produced with the vibration of the vocal cords, while voiceless consonants are produced without such vibration.
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This quiz tests your understanding of effective comprehension and how to identify original honey. Learn how to interpret messages and recognize authentic honey products.
