Plural Nouns

The video tutorial explains the pronunciation of plural nouns in English, focusing on three cases: unvoiced sounds, vowels and diphthongs, and adding a syllable. It highlights the rules and exceptions for each case, including linking sounds and weak endings. The tutorial also covers the third person conjugation of verbs, providing examples and tips for natural pronunciation.

What is the basic rule for making a noun plural in English?

• Add 'LY' to the end of the word

• Add 'S' or 'ES' to the end of the word

• Add 'ING' to the end of the word

• Add 'ED' to the end of the word

Which sound is associated with unvoiced plural endings?

• A weak 'Z' sound

• A strong 'Z' sound

• A weak 'S' sound

• A strong 'S' sound

What is the pronunciation rule for plural nouns ending with voiced sounds?

• They are pronounced with a weak 'S' sound

• They are pronounced with a strong 'S' sound

• They are pronounced with a weak 'Z' sound

• They are pronounced with a strong 'Z' sound

How is the plural of 'base' pronounced?

• Bases with a weak 'Z'

• Bases with a strong 'Z'

• Bases with a strong 'S'

• Bases with an 'IZ' ending

What is the key difference in pronunciation between 'bases' and 'basis'?

• 'Basis' is pronounced with an 'E' vowel in the second syllable

• 'Bases' has a stronger ending sound

• 'Bases' is pronounced with an 'E' vowel in the second syllable

• 'Basis' has a weaker ending sound

What happens to the plural 'S' sound when the next word begins with a 'Z'?

• It is pronounced as a weak 'S'

• It is pronounced as a strong 'S'

• It is pronounced as a strong 'Z'

• It is dropped and replaced by the 'Z' sound

In which case do we add an extra syllable for plural nouns?

• When the noun ends in a diphthong

• When the noun ends in a consonant

• When the noun ends in 'S', 'Z', 'CH', 'SH', or 'J'

• When the noun ends in a vowel

What is the effect of a weak ending sound on pronunciation?

• It makes the sound more pronounced

• It makes the sound stronger

• It makes the sound weaker and less pronounced

• It makes the sound longer

How do native speakers often pronounce 'months'?

• With a 'D' sound instead of 'TH'

• With a strong 'TH' sound

• With a 'T' sound instead of 'TH'

• With a weak 'TH' sound

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• English pronunciation of plural nouns

• English vocabulary building

• English grammar rules

• English sentence structure