Speaking Clearly: Enhance Your English Pronunciation and Fluency

Question 1

What three things help us speak clearly?

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Opening our mouths wide, using our tongues, and breathing deeply

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Speaking softly, quickly, and with a low voice

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Mumbling, avoiding eye contact, and speaking monotone

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Using big words, speaking too fast, and skipping sounds

Question 2

What do we call the rise and fall of our voices when we speak?

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Intonation

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Volume

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Pitch

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Speed

Question 3

What do we call the loudness or softness of our voices?

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Volume

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Pitch

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Intonation

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Speed

Question 4

What does 'intonation' mean?

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How high or low your voice sounds

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How fast or slow you speak

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How loudly or softly you speak

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How clearly you pronounce words

Question 5

Which of these is NOT important for clear pronunciation?

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Speaking quickly

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Opening your mouth wide

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Speaking clearly

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Using correct tongue placement

Question 6

When should you use a higher pitch?

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When asking a question

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When making a statement

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When giving a command

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When whispering

Question 7

Which of these is a tip for speaking more fluently?

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Taking pauses between words

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Using filler words like 'um' and 'ah'

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Speaking in monotone

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Rushing through your words

Question 8

What does it mean to 'articulate' your words?

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To make the sounds of each word clearly.

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To speak very quickly and fluently.

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To use a very loud voice.

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To pause between words for a long time.

Question 9

What does 'intonation' refer to in speaking?

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The pitch and tone of your voice.

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The speed at which you speak.

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The volume of your voice.

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The clarity of your words.

Question 10

Which of the following sentences is an example of good intonation?

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I love going to the park.

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ilOveGOINGtoTHepark.

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I love going TOTHEpark.

Question 11

What is 'fluency' in speaking?

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Speaking smoothly and confidently.

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Using very complex grammar.

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Having a very wide vocabulary.

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Pronouncing words very correctly.

Question 12

Which of these words starts with the sound like in 'fish'?

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fish

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dog

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cat

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ball

Question 13

Which word sounds different from the others?

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said

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bed

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head

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red

Question 14

Which sentence sounds the most natural?

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I like apples.

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I like apples

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I like apples?

Question 15

Which word has the sound like in 'cat'?

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cat

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hat

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dog

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car

Question 16

Which of these sentences sounds clear and easy to understand?

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I like to play with my toys.

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Ilk'topl'withmytoys.

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I like to playyyy with my toyyyyys.

Question 17

Which of these words has the sound like in 'thing'?

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thing

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dog

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cat

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ball

Question 18

Which word has the sound like in 'dog'?

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dog

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cat

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not

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ball

Question 19

Which of these sentences is correct?

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My friend and I went to the park.

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Me and my friend went to the park.

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My friend and me went to the park.

Question 20

Which of these words has the sound like in 'jump'?

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jump

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dog

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cat

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ball

Question 21

What is the best way to speak clearly?

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Open your mouth wide and speak slowly

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Speak loudly and quickly

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Mumble your words

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Speak with a lot of slang

Question 22

What does 'intonation' mean?

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The way you raise and lower your voice

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The speed at which you speak

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The volume of your voice

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The way you pronounce words

Question 23

Why is it important to speak clearly?

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So people can understand you

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So you sound smart

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So you can make friends

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So you can be a good leader

Question 24

Which of these words has the 'sh' sound?

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Shop

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Cat

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Book

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Tree

Question 25

What does 'fluency' mean in speaking?

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Speaking without hesitation

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Speaking loudly

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Speaking quickly

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Speaking in a funny voice

Question 26

What sound does the letter 'a' usually make in English words like 'cat'?

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ah

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uh

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eh

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oh

Question 27

How do we usually pronounce the 'th' sound in English words like 'the'?

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With our tongue between our teeth

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With our teeth touching

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With our lips pursed

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With our tongue curled back

Question 28

What is the usual intonation pattern for a question in English?

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Voice rising at the end

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Voice falling at the end

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Voice staying at the same level

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Voice going up and down

Question 29

What does it mean to speak fluently?

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To speak with confidence and ease

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To speak without making any mistakes

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To speak slowly and clearly

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To speak in a loud voice

Question 30

What is another word that sounds the same as 'there'?

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They're

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Their

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Where

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Here

Question 31

How do we pronounce the word 'house'?

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House

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Howse

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Hoose

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Haws

Question 32

Which word means the same as 'happy'?

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Joyful

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Sad

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Angry

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Tired

Question 33

How do we say this sentence correctly: 'The boy is kicking the ball.'?

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The boy is kicking the ball.

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The boy is kickin' the ball.

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The boy kicks the ball.

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The boy is kick the ball.

Question 34

Which word has the most parts when we say it?

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Elephant

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Dog

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Cat

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Mouse

Question 35

Why is it important to speak clearly?

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So that people can understand us.

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So that people think we are smart.

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So that we can make more friends.

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So that we can have fun.

Question 36

What is the difference between a consonant and a vowel?

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Consonants block air from flowing through the mouth, while vowels let it flow

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Consonants stop air from flowing through the mouth, while vowels block it

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Consonants are made with your lips, while vowels are made with your tongue

Question 37

What is the tone in your voice called?

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Intonation

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Volume

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Speed

Question 38

What makes clear speech different from unclear speech?

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Clear speech is easy to understand, unclear speech is difficult to understand

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Clear speech is spoken quickly, unclear speech is spoken slowly

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Clear speech is spoken with a loud voice, unclear speech is spoken with a soft voice

Question 39

What helps us to speak clearly?

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Opening our mouths wide enough

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Talking very quietly

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Speaking with lots of saliva

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Covering our mouths

Question 40

What does it mean to 'speak with fluency'?

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Speaking smoothly and at a good pace

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Using big words

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Pausing for a long time between words

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Reading directly from a book

Question 41

Why is it important to speak clearly?

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So that others can easily understand what we are saying

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So that we sound smart

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So that people will like us

Question 42

What is a good way to improve our intonation?

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Listening to others and copying how they speak

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Using a pitch pipe

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Repeating the same word over and over

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Speaking into a fan

Question 43

What is a good way to overcome a speech problem?

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Working with a speech therapist

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Making a wish

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Drinking a magical potion

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Hoping for a miracle

Question 44

How do you say the word 'the'?

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thuh

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dee

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thee

Question 45

What does it mean to speak with a 'loud voice'?

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Speaking so others can hear you clearly.

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Speaking very loudly

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Speaking softly

Question 46

Which sentence is easiest to understand?

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The cat is on the mat.

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The feline is situated upon the floor covering.

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There's a kitty on a rug.

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I think I saw a cat on something that might be a mat.

Question 47

What can help us speak words clearly?

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Saying tongue twisters.

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Chewing gum.

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Singing.

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Whispering.

Question 48

What does it mean to speak at a 'good pace'?

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Speaking at a speed everyone can understand.

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Speaking very slowly.

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Speaking very quickly.

Question 49

What is the main goal of learning to 'Speak Clearly'?

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To learn how to speak English clearly.

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To learn about the history of the English language.

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To learn how to listen carefully.