How to Pronounce the Idiom: 'Out Like a Light' -- American Accent

How to Pronounce the Idiom: 'Out Like a Light' -- American Accent

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English

9th - 10th Grade

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The video tutorial explains the idiom 'out like a light', which can mean being in a deep sleep or unconscious. The speaker shares personal experiences to illustrate both meanings. The tutorial also provides a detailed phonetic breakdown of the phrase, highlighting the pronunciation of each component, including diphthongs and consonants.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two meanings of the phrase 'out like a light' as discussed in the video?

Feeling very hungry or full

Being in a state of confusion or clarity

Feeling very energetic or awake

Being in a deep sleep or unconscious

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which personal experience did the speaker share to illustrate being 'out like a light' due to unconsciousness?

Forgetting to set an alarm

Sleeping through a storm

Fainting after a thumb injury

Missing an important meeting

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial sound in the word 'out' as explained in the pronunciation section?

The 'oo' sound

The 'ee' sound

The 'ay' diphthong

The 'ow' diphthong

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the phrase 'out like a light', which words are stressed according to the speaker?

Out and like

Out and light

Like and a

A and light

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final sound in the word 'light' as discussed in the video?

A stopped T

A released T

A rolling R

A silent T