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How does changing the stress in a sentence affect its meaning?
How does changing the stress in a sentence affect its meaning?
- It alters the meaning (correct)
- It makes the sentence shorter
- It creates confusion
- It affects the pronunciation
What is the term for putting stress on an unexpected word in a sentence?
What is the term for putting stress on an unexpected word in a sentence?
- Unstressed emphasis
- Regular stress
- Word prominence
- Contrastive stress (correct)
Which characteristic of connected speech is exemplified by contractions like 'don't' and 'haven't'?
Which characteristic of connected speech is exemplified by contractions like 'don't' and 'haven't'?
- Weak forms (correct)
- Regular beat
- Linking
- Vowel shortening
What helps to keep the rhythm of speech regular in connected speech?
What helps to keep the rhythm of speech regular in connected speech?
Why do weaker syllables and words in connected speech become shorter?
Why do weaker syllables and words in connected speech become shorter?
Which feature of connected speech helps to make it smooth?
Which feature of connected speech helps to make it smooth?
How can learners improve their pronunciation according to the text?
How can learners improve their pronunciation according to the text?
What is one way to help learners understand a wide variety of accents in English?
What is one way to help learners understand a wide variety of accents in English?
In English, which intonation pattern is usually associated with expressing surprise?
In English, which intonation pattern is usually associated with expressing surprise?
Which intonation pattern indicates a question in English?
Which intonation pattern indicates a question in English?
What is a recommended way to help learners improve their pronunciation?
What is a recommended way to help learners improve their pronunciation?
How does the text recommend making learners aware of the importance of pronunciation?
How does the text recommend making learners aware of the importance of pronunciation?
Why do we join words together in connected speech?
Why do we join words together in connected speech?
What is intonation primarily used for in connected speech?
What is intonation primarily used for in connected speech?
In connected speech, when does linking occur predominantly?
In connected speech, when does linking occur predominantly?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a function of intonation?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a function of intonation?
When expressing surprise, how does intonation typically change in speech?
When expressing surprise, how does intonation typically change in speech?
How does intonation change when 'School's just finished' is said with happiness?
How does intonation change when 'School's just finished' is said with happiness?
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