GRADATION RULES

Gradation is the use of strong and weak forms.

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• FALSE

The definite article "The" is used in strong form when it means something unique or special.

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• FALSE

/ənd/ is used before consonant sounds.

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• FALSE

/bət/ is used for emphasis

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• FALSE

/sʌm/ When "some" is emphasized to imply contrast, a specific amount, or as an answer to a question

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• FALSE

When "that" functions as a conjunction or relative pronoun, it often uses

• /ðæt/

• /ðət/

When "there" is stressed, often to indicate location or add emphasis, it takes______ form.

• /ðər/

• /ðeər/

When prepositions are stressed or emphasized to highlight contrast, their pronunciation shifts to the strong form. This often happens at the end of sentences or when adding clarity.

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• FALSE

Pronouns often use strong forms when embedded in a sentence, but when they come at the end or are used for contrast, they take the weak form

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• FALSE

When possessive adjectives are emphasized to clarify ownership or to make contrast, they take on the weak pronunciation:

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• FALSE