Real Life - Brad's Farm Part 2

Real Life - Brad's Farm Part 2

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English, Other

6th Grade - University

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The video tutorial focuses on various reductions in spoken English, using a farm setting as context. It covers the reduction of 'them' to 'em', 'do you want to' to 'wanna', and 'because' to 'cause'. The tutorial also discusses the common pronunciation change of 'winter' to 'winner' and the reduction of 'you're welcome'. The instructor emphasizes the importance of using these reductions in speech for natural-sounding English, while advising against their use in writing.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the first section of the video?

The importance of winter feed

The reduction of the word 'them'

How to sell cows

The speaker's farming experience

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which reduction is highlighted in the second section?

'wanna' for 'want to'

'gonna' for 'going to'

'ain't' for 'is not'

'y'all' for 'you all'

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In American English, what often happens to the 'T' in words like 'winter'?

It is emphasized

It is dropped

It is replaced with a 'D' sound

It is pronounced more clearly

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What reduction is used for 'because' in the final section?

'cos'

'coz'

'cuz'

'cause'

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker recommend using reductions in spoken English?

To confuse listeners

To sound more natural

To make writing easier

To sound more professional