500 Words: Word Stress

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1.

In the sentence, "My friend bought some groceries," the commonly stressed words are "friend" and "groceries."
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
In the sentence, "My friend bought some groceries," the words "friend" and "groceries" are commonly stressed because they are the key elements of the sentence. The word "friend" is emphasized because it indicates the subject of the sentence, while "groceries" is emphasized because it represents the object of the action.

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2.

In the sentence, "He was listening to her attentively" both "he" and "her" will commonly be stressed.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
In the sentence, "He was listening to her attentively," the word "he" will commonly be stressed, but the word "her" will not commonly be stressed. This is because the focus of the sentence is on the action of listening, which is being done by "he." The word "her" is just the object of the preposition "to" and does not carry as much emphasis in this sentence. Therefore, the statement is false.

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3.

In the sentence "The tree fell on the house," "fell" is commonly stressed.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
In the sentence "The tree fell on the house," the word "fell" is not commonly stressed. In this sentence, the stress is commonly placed on the word "tree" because it is the subject of the sentence and carries more importance in conveying the meaning. The word "fell" is a verb and is not typically emphasized in this context.

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"John has a new motorcycle. He rides it all the time. Every day, John rides to work." In the third sentence, "every" will be commonly stressed.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
In the given context, the word "every" is commonly stressed in the third sentence. This is because it emphasizes the regularity and consistency of John's action of riding to work. The word "every" indicates that John rides his motorcycle to work on a daily basis, highlighting the frequency of this activity.

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5.

You can reduce small words, for instance "to" becomes "t'."
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
6.

It is necessary to de-stress small words so that the stressed words can stand out.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
De-stressing small words helps to emphasize the stressed words in a sentence. By reducing the emphasis on small words like articles, prepositions, and conjunctions, the important words in the sentence become more prominent and stand out. This can improve the overall clarity and impact of the sentence. Therefore, it is necessary to de-stress small words to enhance the emphasis on the stressed words.

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Adjectives or adverbs may be stressed before nouns if they are important to the meaning of the speaker.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The explanation for the given correct answer is that adjectives or adverbs can be stressed before nouns if they hold significance in conveying the intended meaning of the speaker. This means that the speaker may emphasize certain descriptive words in order to highlight their importance or to provide additional information about the noun being described.

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You can reduce the "H" in "her" when saying "What's 'r name?"
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
When saying "What's 'r name?", the letter "H" in "her" can be reduced because it is a commonly used contraction in informal speech. In casual conversations, people often drop the "H" sound in words like "her" to make the sentence flow more smoothly. So, it is true that you can reduce the "H" in "her" when saying "What's 'r name?".

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9.

"And" commonly reduces to "an."
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
10.

You can practice good stress by pausing before or after the stressed word.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
This statement suggests that one can practice good stress by pausing either before or after the stressed word. This implies that pausing at the appropriate moments can help manage and alleviate stress. Therefore, the correct answer is true.

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500 Words: Word Stress

In the sentence, "My friend bought some groceries," the commonly stressed words are "friend" and "groceries."

In the sentence, "He was listening to her attentively" both "he" and "her" will commonly be stressed.

In the sentence "The tree fell on the house," "fell" is commonly stressed.

"John has a new motorcycle. He rides it all the time. Every day, John rides to work." In the third sentence, "every" will be commonly stressed.

You can reduce small words, for instance "to" becomes "t'."

It is necessary to de-stress small words so that the stressed words can stand out.

Adjectives or adverbs may be stressed before nouns if they are important to the meaning of the speaker.

You can reduce the "H" in "her" when saying "What's 'r name?"

"And" commonly reduces to "an."

You can practice good stress by pausing before or after the stressed word.