IELTS Speaking Improve Sentence Stress for Higher Scores

Why is sentence stress important in pronunciation?

• It reduces the need for vocabulary.

• It makes sentences longer.

• It enhances the natural rhythm and intonation.

• It helps in understanding grammar rules.

Which words are typically stressed in a sentence?

• Conjunctions and prepositions

• Articles and pronouns

• Nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs

• All words equally

In the example 'My apartment is a tad claustrophobic,' which words are stressed?

• Tad and claustrophobic

• My and is

• A and is

• Apartment and tad

What is the meaning of 'abode' as used in the example sentence?

• A historical monument

• A home

• A temporary shelter

• A type of building

What does the word 'gratis' mean in the context of the healthcare example?

• Expensive

• Limited

• Free

• Exclusive

Why is it recommended to speak more slowly when communicating formal ideas?

• To confuse the listener

• To emphasize important points

• To appear more confident

• To fill more time

What is a suggested method for practicing sentence stress?

• Listening to native speakers and mimicking them

• Reading textbooks

• Memorizing vocabulary lists

• Writing essays