5 Questions
Which word is being discussed in terms of reduction in the text?
for
Which of the following is an example of the word 'for' being reduced in a sentence?
I bike for transportation, not for fitness.
What sound does the word 'for' reduce to?
schwa/R
What other word is also reduced in the sentence 'These flowers are for the wedding.'?
are
What is the purpose of reduction?
To make words easier to pronounce
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.
Test your knowledge of reductions with this quiz! Learn how the word 'for' is commonly reduced in spoken English and how it links to the following word. Practice your skills with examples and see if you can spot the correct reductions.
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