Mastering Reductions

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Which word is being discussed in terms of reduction in the text?

  • follows
  • for (correct)
  • quick
  • today

Which of the following is an example of the word 'for' being reduced in a sentence?

  • I bike for transportation, not for fitness. (correct)
  • I got it for you.
  • These flowers are for the wedding.
  • Let's eat out, just for fun.

What sound does the word 'for' reduce to?

  • fer
  • syllable
  • schwa/R (correct)
  • F

What other word is also reduced in the sentence 'These flowers are for the wedding.'?

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What is the purpose of reduction?

<p>To make words easier to pronounce (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Reduction in Sentences

  • The word "for" is being discussed in terms of reduction.
  • An example of the word "for" being reduced in a sentence is in "These flowers are for the wedding."
  • When reduced, the word "for" sounds like "fur".
  • Another word that is also reduced in the sentence "These flowers are for the wedding" is "are", which sounds like "r".
  • The purpose of reduction is to simplify pronunciation in informal speech.

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