3 Simple Ways To SOUND FLUENT Speaking English

3 Simple Ways To SOUND FLUENT Speaking English

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English

9th - 10th Grade

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The video tutorial covers three main topics: thinking noises, contractions, and weak forms in English. It explains how thinking noises like 'um' are used to fill silence while thinking, how contractions simplify speech, and how weak forms affect pronunciation. The tutorial also provides a bonus tip on improving fluency by listening to native speakers regularly.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of using 'thinking noises' like 'um' in English?

To emphasize a point

To express disagreement

To fill silence while thinking

To indicate the end of a conversation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a contraction for 'I am'?

I's

I'm

I'am

Ima

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are contractions generally not used in formal writing?

They are grammatically incorrect

They are difficult to understand

They are too informal

They make sentences longer

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What determines whether a word is pronounced in its weak form?

Its length

Its position in the sentence

Its frequency of use

Its relationship to the sentence

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following words is likely to have a weak form?

Verb

Adjective

Noun

Preposition

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the benefit of using weak forms in speech?

To sound more natural

To emphasize key words

To confuse listeners

To sound more formal

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a recommended way to improve English fluency according to the bonus tip?

Writing essays

Reading English novels

Watching English movies

Listening to native speakers