Accent training - ED endings RULE 1

Accent training - ED endings RULE 1

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, Other

6th Grade - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video tutorial focuses on the pronunciation of Ed endings in American English, highlighting three main rules: unvoiced endings become 't', voiced endings become 'd', and words ending in 'd' or 't' add an extra syllable. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding how these rules apply in natural speech, where Ed endings are often dropped or altered. Through examples and practice exercises, viewers learn to recognize and apply these rules to sound more natural in American English.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common mistake learners make with Ed endings in American English?

Replacing Ed endings with 'ing'

Ignoring the Ed endings

Over-pronouncing the Ed endings

Under-pronouncing the Ed endings

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Rule 1, how is the Ed ending pronounced when the preceding sound is unvoiced?

As 'ed'

As 't'

As 'ing'

As 'd'

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the phrase 'worked for', why might the 't' sound be dropped?

Because it is followed by a consonant

Because it is followed by a vowel

Because it is an irregular verb

Because it is at the end of a sentence

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the Ed ending when the word ends with a voiced sound according to Rule 2?

It is silent

It is pronounced as 't'

It is pronounced as 'd'

It is pronounced as 'ed'

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the phrase 'opened the door', why might the 'd' sound be dropped?

Because it is an irregular verb

Because it is at the end of a sentence

Because it is followed by a consonant

Because it is followed by a vowel

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Rule 3, what happens to the Ed ending when the final sound is 'd' or 't'?

It is silent

It adds an extra syllable

It is pronounced as 't'

It is pronounced as 'd'

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the word 'needed' pronounced according to Rule 3?

With an extra syllable

As 'needt'

As 'need'

As 'need'

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