IMPOSSIBLE! [or NOT?] – Learn English Conversation in 4 Hours Part 33

IMPOSSIBLE! [or NOT?] – Learn English Conversation in 4 Hours Part 33

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English

9th - 10th Grade

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The video tutorial focuses on American English pronunciation, covering topics like the pronunciation of 'can't' with a full vowel, vowel reduction in 'to', the flap T sound in 'pick it up', intonation patterns in questions, and the stop T in 'about'. It also includes a practical conversation exercise to reinforce learning.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key difference in vowel pronunciation between 'can' and 'can't'?

Both have a full vowel.

'Can' has a full vowel, while 'can't' often has a reduced vowel.

'Can't' has a full vowel, while 'can' often has a reduced vowel.

Both have a reduced vowel.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the T in 'pick it up' pronounced in American English?

As a flap T

As a true T

As a glottal stop

As a silent T

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the pitch in non-yes/no questions like 'How much time do we have?'

The pitch fluctuates.

The pitch goes down.

The pitch remains flat.

The pitch goes up.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the word 'about' pronounced when followed by a word starting with T?

With two distinct T sounds

With a stop T

With a flap T

With a silent T

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common pronunciation change for the word 'your' in fast speech?

It is pronounced with a schwa sound.

It is pronounced with a flap T.

It is pronounced with a full vowel.

It is pronounced with a silent R.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the T in '20' often pronounced in American English?

As a true T

As a glottal stop

As a flap T

It is often dropped

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the conversation example, how is the TR cluster in 'trip' often pronounced?

As a GR sound

As a DR sound

As a CR sound

As a TR sound