157 |
P a g e
34. Pronunciation with causal inaccuracy will not exert big influence on language
changes.
35. The link of can be influenced being pronounced as 'nf'
36. The [g] in gnat not being pronounced will not be spelt out in the future.
37. The sound of 'temporary' cannot wholly present its spelling.
Questions 38-40
Look at the following sentences and the list of statements below. Match each statement
with the correct sentence, A-D.
Write the correct letter, A-D, in boxes 38-40 on your
answer sheet
A Since the speakers can pronounce it with less effort
B Assimilation of a sound under the influence of a neighbouring one
C It is a trend for changes in pronunciation in a large scale in a given period
D Because the speaker can pronounce [n] and [t] both in the same time
38. As a consequence, ‘b’
will be pronounced as
39. The pronunciation of [mt] changed to [nt]
40. The omit of 'f in the sound of Christmas