Orals : Stress timing - SS1 English Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Which of the following sentences is an example of stress timing?
The cat sat on the mat
The minister of education has said that the government will not relent in its efforts to improve the quality of education in the country.
The boy ran down the street.
The dog barked at the mailman.
Which of the following words is stressed in the sentence "The minister of education has said that the government will not relent in its efforts to improve the quality of education in the country"?
Minister
Education
Government
Relent
Which of the following sentences does not have a stressed syllable in the middle?
The cat sat on the mat.
The minister of education has said that the government will not relent in its efforts to improve the quality of education in the country.
The boy ran down the street.
The dog barked at the mailman.
Which of the following is not a feature of stress timing?
Stressed syllables are evenly spaced
Unstressed syllables are shorter and quieter than stressed syllables.
Stressed syllables are usually longer and louder than unstressed syllables.
Stressed syllables are usually more important than unstressed syllables.
Which of the following languages is not a stress-timed language?
English
French
Spanish
German
Why is stress timing important?
Stress timing is an important aspect of English pronunciation. It can affect the intelligibility of your speech, and it can also make your speech sound more natural and fluent. If you are learning English, it is important to pay attention to stress timing and to practice speaking in a stress-timed way.
How can stress timing be used to improve your communication skills?
Stress timing can be used to improve your communication skills by helping you to express yourself more clearly and effectively. When you use stress timing correctly, you can make your meaning more obvious to your listener and help them to understand your message more easily.