TO BE Contractions -- American English Pronunciation

The video tutorial explores the contraction of the verb 'to be' in English, emphasizing the importance of using reduced pronunciations for natural speech rhythm. It provides examples of contractions in everyday conversation, highlights the differences in pronunciation based on preceding sounds, and discusses idioms and expressions that use contractions. The tutorial encourages practice by watching American TV shows or movies to identify contractions and improve speech naturalness.

Why is it recommended to use reduced pronunciations in speech?

• To add better rhythmic contrast

• To make speech sound more complex

• To increase the length of sentences

• To make speech sound more formal

What is the reduced form of 'you are'?

• You're

• Your

• Yore

• Yar

In the contraction 'it's', why is the 's' pronounced as an unvoiced sound?

• Because it is at the end of a sentence

• Because it follows a vowel

• Because it follows a voiced consonant

• Because it follows an unvoiced consonant

Which contraction is used to express 'we are'?

• We're

• Wear

• Were

• Where

What is the contraction for 'I am going to'?

• I'm gonna

• I am gonna

• I gonna

• I'm going

What is the contraction for 'they are'?

• Their

• There

• They're

• Thar

In the phrase 'Mark's chopping', what does the contraction 'Mark's' stand for?

• Mark has

• Mark was

• Mark is

• Mark will

What is the contraction for 'she is'?

• She'd

• She's

• She

• She'll

What does the idiom 'my dogs are barking' mean?

• My legs are strong

• My pets are loud

• My feet are tired

• My shoes are noisy

What does the contraction 'that's' stand for?

• That is

• That has

• That was

• That will