Can you Pronounce Rendezvous? #shorts

Can you Pronounce Rendezvous? #shorts

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English, Other

KG - University

Hard

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The video tutorial introduces the word 'rondezvous', commonly used in British English but borrowed from French. It discusses the differences in pronunciation between the French and British versions, highlighting how the British have adapted it. The tutorial also explores various pronunciations of the word and encourages viewers to engage by asking them to comment on its meaning.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary language from which the word 'rendezvous' is borrowed?

German

French

Spanish

Italian

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which type of English is the word 'rendezvous' commonly used?

Canadian English

British English

American English

Australian English

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the British pronunciation of 'rendezvous' differ from the French?

It is more melodious

It is more nasal

It is more dampened

It is more elongated

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the British adaptation of the word 'rendezvous' described as?

Very French

Very British

Very American

Very German

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker encourage viewers to do regarding the meaning of 'rendezvous'?

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