Idiom "Back Burner" -- How to Use and Pronounce -- American English

Idiom "Back Burner" -- How to Use and Pronounce -- American English

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Interactive Video

English, Other

6th Grade - University

Hard

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The video tutorial explores the idiom 'on the back burner', explaining its literal and idiomatic meanings. It provides examples of how to use the idiom in sentences and offers a detailed guide on its pronunciation. The tutorial concludes with encouragement to practice using the idiom and information about additional resources for learning American English pronunciation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom 'on the back burner' imply?

A task is temporarily deprioritized.

A task is given the highest priority.

A task is permanently abandoned.

A task is completed immediately.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following verbs is commonly used with 'back burner'?

Move

Create

Delete

Throw

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the phrase 'back burner', which word is more stressed?

Both are equally stressed

Back

Burner

Neither is stressed

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the pronunciation section?

The history of the idiom

The usage of 'back burner' in literature

The stress patterns and phonetics of 'back burner'

The meaning of 'back burner'

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is suggested for viewers to do with the idiom 'back burner'?

Ignore it

Use it in a sentence

Translate it to another language

Avoid using it

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional resource is mentioned for learning more about American English pronunciation?

A magazine

A podcast

A book

A video game

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What benefit is mentioned about signing up for the mailing list?

Getting weekly English lessons and stories

Receiving daily emails

Free merchandise

Access to exclusive podcasts