Connected Speech and Reductions Quiz
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What does the expression 'I got to hand it to you' signify?

  • I recognize your achievements. (correct)
  • I must hand you a physical object.
  • I have to criticize your actions.
  • I want to give you something.

    • What does 'pull something off' imply?

  • To take it easy.
  • To remove an item.
  • To fail at a task.
  • To achieve something difficult. (correct)

    • In the phrase 'I've got to have a little me time', what does 'me time' refer to?

  • Time spent on personal activities. (correct)
  • Leisure time with friends.
  • Time dedicated to work.
  • Making time for others.

    • What grammatical function does the contraction 'I’ve' serve in this context?

    <p>It represents a present perfect tense. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of the phrase 'cut her some slack'?

    <p>To give her a break. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'whip up some appies' refer to?

    <p>To prepare appetizers quickly. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines 'nurse' in the mentioned context?

    <p>To care for someone. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of repeating sentences three times?

    <p>It helps in practicing pronunciation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'give me 20' suggest in the given context?

    <p>To request time to complete a task. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied by 'I didn’t think you’d pull it off'?

    <p>The speaker had no confidence in the person's ability. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of connecting speech in English?

    <p>To help native speakers communicate more fluidly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a reduction?

    <p>Want to becomes wna (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the contraction 'it's' mean?

    <p>It is (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase is used to convey a casual inquiry about someone’s wellbeing?

    <p>How are you? (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using contractions in spoken English?

    <p>To simplify communication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'merch' refer to?

    <p>Merchandise (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which expression demonstrates linking in connected speech?

    <p>Make it (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the phrase 'give me a break' commonly pronounced in casual speech?

    <p>Gimme a break (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is not an example of informal reductions?

    <p>You are the best (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reduction of 'you got to'?

    <p>Yougotta (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following linked sounds may lead to confusion with other meanings?

    <p>Walk alone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should students primarily focus on to understand connected speech better?

    <p>Individual sounds and short phrases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase demonstrates a common contraction?

    <p>Will not (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the phrase 'ought to' in spoken English?

    <p>To advise or suggest a necessity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'bail' mean in the context of making plans?

    <p>To cancel plans (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'an inkling' signify?

    <p>A slight indication or hint (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the expression 'cut her some slack' mean?

    <p>To forgive someone's mistakes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied when someone says 'give me 20'?

    <p>They want 20 minutes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'whip up' typically refer to in a culinary context?

    <p>To prepare something quickly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'appies' refer to in the discussed context?

    <p>Appetizers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When someone 'saunters in', how are they behaving?

    <p>Calmly and casually (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contraction is represented by 'she's' in the phrase 'she's a newbie'?

    <p>She is (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What statement best describes the expression 'she's got some nerve'?

    <p>She is very bold or audacious (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'gimme' represent in an informal context?

    <p>Give me (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'I got to hand it to you' mean?

    <p>To acknowledge someone's effort (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which situation would someone likely use the expression 'give me 20 to whip up some appies'?

    <p>To ask for time to prepare snacks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of learning phrasal verbs, idioms, and expressions in English?

    <p>To understand native speakers better. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the expression 'get out of here' imply in a context of surprise?

    <p>It shows disbelief at what someone has said. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In spoken English, what does the reduction 'gimme' represent?

    <p>Give me. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'give me a break' communicate in a conversation?

    <p>It expresses disbelief or skepticism. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are contractions important in spoken English?

    <p>They make speech faster and more fluid. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the idiom 'you ought to' imply in communication?

    <p>A recommendation or suggestion. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the expression 'get out' imply when said with anger?

    <p>A forceful command to exit. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes 'will' in native spoken English?

    <p>It is often omitted in casual conversation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step suggested to expand vocabulary with idioms and expressions?

    <p>Learn one new expression every day. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When listening to a native speaker, why is tone important?

    <p>It helps decode the intended meaning. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'give me a break' imply when used in a context involving skepticism?

    <p>The speaker doubts the credibility of a statement. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many new expressions does the content suggest learning in a year?

    <p>365 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major challenge when interpreting idioms and expressions?

    <p>They do not have literal meanings. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the reduction 'ought to' indicate about the suggestion being given?

    <p>It is a recommendation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Connected Speech

    • Native speakers connect their speech, making it difficult for non-native speakers to understand
    • Learn connected phrases to understand faster speech
    • Common connected phrases:
      • "What do you" becomes "Whata"
      • "How do you" becomes "Howa"
      • "What are you" becomes "Whata"
      • "How are you going to" becomes "How are you GNA"

    Reductions

    • Reduce two words into one to make speech faster and informal
    • "Got to" becomes "Gotta"
    • "Give me" becomes "Gimme"
    • "Don't know" becomes "Don't know"
    • "Want to" becomes "Wna"
    • "A lot of" becomes "A lot"

    Contractions

    • Take two separate words to form one word
    • Are grammatically correct in spoken English and writing
    • "It is" becomes "It's"
    • "There is" becomes "There's"
    • "I have" becomes "I've"
    • "You are" becomes "You're"
    • "Should not" becomes "Shouldn't"
    • "Will not" becomes "Won't"

    Linking

    • Take one sound from a word and combine it with the next word
    • Used to connect and smooth speech pronunciation
    • "Make it" sounds like "Makeit"
    • "Walk alone" sounds like "Walkalone"

    Shortened Words

    • Shorten words for casual conversations
    • "Merchandise" becomes "Merch"
    • "Fabulous" becomes "Fab"
    • "Veterinarian" becomes "Vet"
    • "Headquarters" becomes "HQ"

    Phrasal Verbs, Idioms and Expressions

    • Phrasal verbs, idioms and expressions have non-literal meanings
    • Common expressions:
      • "Get out of here" shows shock or surprise, and can also be used as a way to tell someone to leave
      • "Give me a break" shows disbelief
      • "Cut someone some slack" means to be less critical or more lenient with someone, especially a newbie
      • "To have some nerve" means to have a lot of audacity or to be brazen
      • "To pull something off" means to succeed on completing something difficult
      • "To bail" means to not do what someone promised
      • "Me time" means personal time

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    Test your understanding of connected speech, reductions, contractions, and linking in English. This quiz will help you recognize common phrases and sounds that native speakers use in fast speech. Improve your listening skills and enhance your fluency in English communication.

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