Understanding Diphthongs and Their Combinations

Understanding Diphthongs and Their Combinations

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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This video tutorial by Colin Munro from the English Language Club focuses on diphthongs, a type of vowel sound made from two single vowel sounds within the same syllable. The video explains the arrangement of diphthongs on the phonetic chart, categorized by their ending sounds: /ə/, /i:/, and /ʊ/. Each diphthong is demonstrated with examples, highlighting the physical changes in mouth position required for correct pronunciation. The tutorial concludes with an invitation to explore additional resources and connect via social media.

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21 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the presenter of the video?

David Attenborough

Colin Munro

John Smith

Emma Watson

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a diphthong?

A single vowel sound

A combination of two vowel sounds within the same syllable

A consonant sound

A silent letter

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many main diphthongs are there on the phonetic chart?

7

6

8

5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sound does the first column of diphthongs end with?

/a/

/ʊ/

/i:/

/ə/

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the combination for the diphthong /ɪə/?

/a/ and /ə/

/ʊ/ and /ə/

/e/ and /ə/

/ɪ/ and /ə/

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word contains the diphthong /ɪə/?

Boy

There

Power

Year

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the combination for the diphthong /ʊə/?

/ʊ/ and /ə/

/e/ and /ə/

/a/ and /ə/

/ɪ/ and /ə/

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