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What is the primary purpose of sentence stress in English?
What is the primary purpose of sentence stress in English?
- To slow down the speaker's speech
- To make the sentence longer
- To confuse the listener
- To convey specific meanings or to highlight important information (correct)
What is emphasized in a sentence with sentence stress?
What is emphasized in a sentence with sentence stress?
- The last word
- Certain words or phrases (correct)
- Only the first word
- The entire sentence
What does sentence stress help the listener do?
What does sentence stress help the listener do?
- Ignore important information
- Focus on unimportant parts
- Fall asleep
- Focus on important parts (correct)
What is an effect of sentence stress on the listener?
What is an effect of sentence stress on the listener?
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What is sentence stress used for in English?
What is sentence stress used for in English?
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Study Notes
Sentence Stress
- Sentence stress in English refers to the emphasis placed on certain words or phrases within a sentence to convey specific meanings or highlight important information.
- The primary function of sentence stress is to help the listener focus on key parts of the sentence and understand the speaker's intended meaning.
- Sentence stress is used to draw attention to specific words or phrases within a sentence, making it easier for the listener to grasp the core message.
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Learn about sentence stress patterns in English, how they convey meaning, and highlight important information in spoken language.
