INTONATION: TONALITY, TONICITY AND TONES.

Elision, Assimilation, junction, linking, etc

1- Mark TONALITY, TONICITY and TONES. (84) From English pronunciation in use advanced.

1.I dont think weve met before, have we?

2.I gave it to you, didnt I?

3.It wont matter, will it?

4.I think we should take a break, shouldnt we?

5.You cant come on Saturday, can you?

6.The weathers fantastic, isnt it?

7.The fifteenth was a Tuesday, wasnt it?

8.Youll be coming to the party, wont you?

9.The date hasnt been fixed yet, has it?

10. You dont know how to get to the castle, do

you?

2- LISTEN TO THESE QUESTIONS. Does the speakers voice go up or down at the end of each one?

a. How exactly do I go about searching for a book?

b. How do I know where to find the book once I have its
location?
c. Can I access the Internet on my laptop?
d. Can I make copies?
e. What if the library doesnt have the book I want?
f. Whats the charge for overdue books?
g. Do staff clear away books every evening?
h. Can I get any help on using the library?
3- CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER

1. 10p /tem pi:/ is an example of ________________

2. Facts /f ks/ is an example of __________________
3. is an example of __________

4. is an example of ____________
5. He was way over the speed limit. is an example of __________
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Mark TONALITY, TONICITY and TONES. (84)

1- I dont think weve met before, have we?

2- I gave it to you, didnt I?

3- It wont matter, will it?

4- I think we should take a break, shouldnt we?

5- You cant come on Saturday, can you?

6- The weathers fantastic, isnt it?

7- The fifteenth was a Tuesday, wasnt it?

8- Youll be coming to the party, wont you?

9- The date hasnt been fixed yet, has it?

10- You dont know how to get to the castle, do you?

LISTEN TO THESE QUESTIONS. Does the speakers voice go up or down at the end of each one?

a.How exactly do I go about searching for a book?

b.How do I know where to find the book once I have its

location?

c. Can I access the Internet on my laptop?

d.Can I make copies?

e.What if the library doesnt have the book I want?

f. Whats the charge for overdue books?

g.Do staff clear away books every evening?

h.Can I get any help on using the library?

i. Can I get any help on using the library?

4- CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER

1- 10p /tem pi:/ is an example of assimilation

2- Facts /f ks/ is an example of elision

3- is an example of intrusion

4- is an example of weak sound

5. He was way over the speed limit. Is an example of linking /j/