American English in Real Life Study - Gonna, alright, sort of, check out

American English in Real Life Study - Gonna, alright, sort of, check out

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English

9th - 10th Grade

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The video tutorial covers various aspects of American English pronunciation and usage, including the reduction of 'gonna' and 'can', the pronunciation of 'T' in certain words, and the meanings of the phrasal verb 'check out'. It also discusses the use of filler words like 'sort of'. The video concludes with a call to action for further learning through additional resources.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In American English, how is the 'T' in 'century' typically pronounced?

As a silent letter

As a 'CH' sound

As a hard 'T'

As a 'D' sound

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the common reduction of 'going to' in American English?

Gonna

Gotta

Wanna

Gonna be

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does 'sort of' play in a sentence when used as a filler?

It clarifies the meaning

It changes the tense

It adds emphasis

It fills a pause while thinking

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is 'sort of' often pronounced in American English?

As two distinct words

With a silent 'T'

As 'sorta'

With a flap 'T' sound

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a meaning of the phrasal verb 'check out'?

To ignore someone

To verify information

To borrow from a library

To leave a hotel

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'check out' mean when used in the context of shopping?

To browse items

To pay for items

To return items

To compare prices

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the video?

Grammar rules in English

Learning new vocabulary

American English pronunciation and phrasal verbs

British English pronunciation