The anatomy of speech

Answer key

Unit 39

2 ghost (1), waiter (2), organize (3), unhappiness (4), diagonally (5)

One syllable Two syllables Three syllables Four syllables Five syllables house real truth paper language increase vowel weaker fantastic syllable argument prominent reality authority reasonable education undeniable indiscriminate monosyllabic

1 business: has two syllables and the others have three. 2 very: has two syllables and the others have one. 3 participation: has five syllables and the others have four. 4 computer: has three syllables and the others have two. 5 opposition: has four syllables and the others have five. 6 unexpected: has four syllables and the others have three.

Unit 40

China visa perhaps station focus occur delicate correct patrol regard potato today special surprise commute motor NB: Both the schwas and weak KIT vowels are underlined here.

Unit 41

1 The footage contained a few surprises and they debated releasing it. 2 The average dosages of insulin were located in boxes in the medicine cupboard at the hospice. 3 The palace had a secluded mandarin garden. 4 The accomplice tried to bargain with his bosses when his plan was exposed. 5 The rocket exploded the minute it hit the ground. 6 The rain made the solstice party challenging, but the attendees grimaced through! 7 A good picnic basket will contain a blanket, water and other cold drinks, and enough food for a banquet. 8 She was thrilled when she discovered ten pounds in her vintage jacket pocket. 9 The service in the market was poor, but the bargains were exceptional. 10 They neglected to cook the sausages thoroughly, so spent the night in the emergency department.