IMPOSSIBLE! [or NOT?] – Learn English Conversation in 4 Hours Part 11

IMPOSSIBLE! [or NOT?] – Learn English Conversation in 4 Hours Part 11

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English, Other

6th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explores various aspects of American English pronunciation, focusing on the concept of 'popcorn quality' in speech, the pronunciation of the phrase 'we just went with it', and the idiomatic expressions 'go with it' and 'on point'. It highlights the importance of intonation, stress, and the pronunciation of function words in making American English clear. The tutorial also includes a conversation recap to illustrate these concepts in context.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is 'popcorn quality' in American English pronunciation?

A type of popcorn flavor

A style of American music

A quality of sound at the end of phrases

A method of cooking rice

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the phrase 'we just went with it,' which sound is typically dropped?

The 'T' sound

The 'J' sound

The 'W' sound

The 'S' sound

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom 'to go with something' imply?

To reject an idea

To proceed with an unexpected situation

To change one's mind

To cook a new dish

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are the words 'what do you' typically pronounced in casual American English?

Clearly and separately

As 'what do you'

As 'whaddaya'

With emphasis on each word

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom 'on point' mean?

Confusing

Inaccurate

Perfect or excellent

Off-topic

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which words are typically stressed in the question 'What do you think of the food?'

What, do, you

Do, of

Think, food

Of, the

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the phrase 'it's definitely on point,' how is the word 'it's' typically pronounced?

With a clear vowel sound

As a separate word

With just the 'TS' sound

With emphasis on 'it'