Imprimer Froggy Jumps: Assimilation ()

1. Why is assimilation important in connected speech?

A

Because it only occurs in written text

B

Because we learn it at school

C

Because it makes speech sound more natural and helps listeners understand better

2. While saying the phrase Would you, how does the sound change due to assimilation?

A

/wʊd juː/ changes to /wʊdʒuː/

B

/wʊd juː/ changes to /wʊd jə/

C

/wʊd juː/ changes to /wʊt juː/

3. Which of the following is not a type of assimilation?

A

Available assimilation

B

Regressive assimilation

C

Progressive assimilation

4. Which type of assimilation occurs when a following sound influences a preceding one?

A

Progressive

B

Regressive

C

5. According to Peter Roach

A

He says that it is needed to master a native speech

B

He states that non- native speakers do not understand assimilation

C

He suggests that learners do not need to master it