AP3_Unit 32_RYTHM

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True or False: English is a stress-timed language.

Back

True

English is considered a stress-timed language.

Front

True or False: In stress-timed languages, stressed syllables occur at relatively regular intervals.

Back

True

This is a key characteristic of stress-timed languages.

Front

True or False: Unstressed syllables in English are typically longer and more pronounced than stressed syllables.

Back

False

Unstressed syllables are typically shorter and reduced.

Front

True or False:

Thought groups help listeners process information by organizing speech into manageable chunks.

Back

TRUE

This is a primary function of thought groups.

Front

True or False: Content words (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs) are usually stressed.

Back

True

Content words generally carry the stress.

Front

True or False: Function words (prepositions, articles, conjunctions) are always stressed.

Back

False

Function words are usually unstressed, unless they are emphasized for a specific reason.

Front

True or False: Intonation plays no role in the rhythm of English.

Back

False

Intonation is a crucial part of English rhythm.

Front

True or False: The stress of the word is always on the first syllable in English words.

Back

False

Word stress varies considerably in English.