1. What is assimilation in connected speech? A. Adding a new sound B. Omission of a sound C. One sound becoming more like a neighboring sound D. Pausing between words
Answer: C
In the phrase "good boy", the /d/ in good becomes: A. /b/ B. /d/ C. /g/ D. /p/
Answer: A
3. Which of these is an example of progressive assimilation? A. "That boy" → /ðæp bɔɪ/ B. "Have to" → /hæf tu/ C. "In bed" → /ɪm bɛd/ D. "Won’t you" → /wəʊntʃu/
Answer: B
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