WORD STRESS - SENTENCE STRESS

Which of the following words has the primary stress on the first syllable?

• about

• before

• table

• apart

Why do some words have weak forms in connected speech?

• To show importance

• To simplify pronunciation

• To avoid confusion

• To stress function words

In which case would 'have' likely appear in its strong form?

• I have a book.

• I’ve seen it.

• Have you been there?

• I could have gone.

What is the term for syllables that are not stressed in a word?

• Heavy syllables

• Weak syllables

• Strong syllables

• Neutral syllables

In the word “photograph,” which syllable is stressed?

• First

• Second

• Third

• None

Why do some function words like ‘to’ and ‘for’ often appear in weak forms?

• They are more important in meaning

• They carry sentence focus

• They occur in unstressed positions

• They are usually at the beginning of a sentence

What is the role of sentence stress in spoken English?

• It helps recognize tenses

• It identifies parts of speech

• It emphasizes key information

• It replaces intonation

Which form is typically used for function words in unstressed positions?

• Full form

• Base form

• Strong form

• Weak form

A student pronounces the sentence “He can go” with full stress on “can.” What should the teacher correct?

• The vowel in “go”

• The use of strong form for “can”

• The intonation pattern

• The final consonant in “he”

A teacher wants students to improve sentence rhythm. Which activity is most suitable?

• Reading minimal pairs

• Practicing dictionary pronunciation

• Marking and reading stress in short sentences

• Writing essays with complex sentences