Vowels and Consonants
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Thanks
Complete the rule: If the original word ends in T or D, you should...
...add an extra syllable that is pronounced /əd/.
Complete the rule: Stress is most likely to fall on the first syllable if the word is a ____ and on the second syllable if the word is a ____.
first syllable = noun
second syllable = verb
Complete the rule: For lists, use _______ intonation to show the list is not done. Use _______ intonation on the last item on the list to show the list is finished.
rising
falling
Fill in the blanks: A ______ is a choice, comparison, or correction between two things. When you see a ______, you must stress _____ parts.
contrast, contrast, both
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Ship Sheep
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Worked Needed
Complete the rules: Stress the first syllable for most _____ numbers. For example (share 2 examples)...
Stress the second syllable for most _____ numbers. For example (share 2 examples)...
first syllable = "ten" numbers, 30, 40
second syllable = "-teen" numbers, 13, 14
Which type of question uses falling intonation? Choose one and give an example.
Yes/No questions, Tag questions, Wh- questions, Statement questions, or Repetition questions
Wh- questions, What's her name?
Read the following sentence with correct stress.
You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by avoiding it today.
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Bold black block
Complete these rules:
1. If the -s ending comes after these clue letters: -ce, -ge, -s/se, -z/ze, -sh/she, -ch/che, -x/xe, pronounce it _____
2. If the -s ending comes after any other letters, use _____
1. /ǝz/ (extra syllable).
2. a single sound /s/ or /z/ (no extra syllable)
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90 and 19
Rebel (noun) and Rebel (verb)
Daily Double!
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I'm going to the store later to pick up some eggs, milk, bread, and juice. Do you need anything?
What are the three guidelines for where to pause?
Daily Double!
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"Wealthy feathers," he thought.
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The most precious things in speech are pauses. ~ Sir Ralph Richardson
I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has had to overcome while trying to succeed. ~ Booker T. Washington
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He is 80 years old yet acts like he’s 18, always eager to try new things. Are we getting off at exit 14 or 40? This little girl is 16 going on 60, so mature!
Read the following sentences with correct intonation with a partner.
A: Do you want to hang out tonight?
B: Sure, what are we doing?
A: Let's watch a movie! What's your favorite movie?
B: Hmm, it's a toss-up between Zootopia, the Chronicles of Narnia, and Titanic.
Link the appropriate words in the following sentences. Work with a partner.
A: Oh no! I spilled a cup of coffee on my new dress! This is such a bad day.
B: Well, get up and clean up. That's why most of us like white tea.
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Between feathery thrills, thundering theories, or wealthy things, which would you prefer to have a thousand of by this Thursday?
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Alex's projects needed months before they promised to live up to his hopes. Cracked boxes in pieces were scattered all over his room while he decided what worked and what didn't in order to get promoted.
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A: I’m giving my final project presentation on Thursday, and I'll need to project confidence.
B: Don't worry, there is nothing to perfect, it's perfect.
A: I just want my crush to like it. I'm presenting the project as a present for her.
B: Better conduct yourself appropriately then, or you won't win her good conduct award.
Read the following dialogue with correct intonation with a group of three. You will be B.
A: You're going to the lecture tonight, aren't you?
B: Who is the speaker? I'm kinda busy. I have do homework from three classes: listening, reading, and pronunciation.
C: I heard that it's a teacher from our university, either Ms. Anderson, Ms. Lemonds, or Mr. Jones.
Read the following sentences with correct pronunciation. Remember pauses and sentence stress.
Everyone thinks forgiveness is a lovely idea until he has something or someone to forgive.