Understanding the 'e' Sound in English
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Olivia Brooks
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English, World Languages
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5th - 8th Grade
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Hard
03:42
9 questions
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1.
Multiple Choice
What is the primary focus of this video tutorial?
Learning American English grammar
Understanding sentence structure
Pronouncing the 'e' as in 'she' vowel
Improving vocabulary
2.
Multiple Choice
Which part of the tongue arches up towards the roof of the mouth to produce the 'e' sound?
Tip
Middle front part
Side
Back part
3.
Multiple Choice
What happens to the corners of the lips when pronouncing the 'e' sound?
They pull inwards
They stay relaxed
They form a circle
They pull a little wide
4.
Multiple Choice
How does the 'e' sound change when it is unstressed?
It remains the same
It becomes lower and flatter in pitch
It becomes louder and higher in pitch
It becomes slower
5.
Multiple Choice
Why is the unstressed 'e' sound common in American English?
Because it is louder
Because many words end in 'Y'
Because it is faster
Because it is easier to pronounce
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