Lesson 4 : Phrasing

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Phrasing

You're familiar with how phrasing imparts crucial information. Employing a rising tone at a sentence's conclusion indicates a question, while a falling tone signifies a statement.

Asking Questions
Pay close attention to the audio and observe the distinction in sound between a statement and a question. Take note of the arrows.

Place a check mark next to the accurate response for each question. Subsequently, verify your choices using the Answer Key.

1. Who is that?

This is Ed.

That is Ed.

2. What is this?

This is a garden.

That is garden.

These are gardens.

Those are gardens.

3. What are those?

This is a paper clip.

That is a paper clip.

These are paper clips.

Those are paper clips.

4. Who are they?

This person is a man.

That person is a man.

These people are men.

Those people are men.

5. What is that?

This is a donut.

That is a donut.

These are donuts.

Those are donuts.

6. What are these?

This is a coffee cup.

That is a coffee cup.

These are coffee cups.

Those are coffee cups.

7. Who is this?

This is my friend.

That is my friend.

These are my friends.

Those are my friends.

8. What is this thing?

This is a teapot.

That is a teapot.

These are teapots.

Those are teapots.

9. Who are these people?

This is a cowboy.

That is a cowboy.

These are cowboys.

Those are cowboys.

10. Who are those people?

This is a teacher.

That is a teacher.

These are teachers.

Those are teachers.

Introduce a subject using a noun the first time, then replace it with a pronoun once the subject is established. Nouns initiating a sentence are referred to as subject nouns, while those following the verb are termed object nouns. Object pronouns differ slightly from subject pronouns.

Replacing Nouns at the Beginning of a Sentence
Listen to the audio and notice the word order. The pronoun is not stressed.

Pronouns at the beginning of a sentence:

Replacing Subject Nouns with Pronouns
Fill in the blank with the proper pronoun: I, you, he, she, it, we, they. Note that the boldface words are stressed.

Nouns Pronouns

My father He is in the car.
1. Ben and Bill are at the library.
2. Jenny is reading a book.
3. Bill and Mark are planning a party.
4. Betty and Jan are tourists.
5. My friends and I are at home.
6. Those cars are expensive .
7. You and your cousins are in France.
8. This cheese is delicious.
9. Our city is crowded. (many people)
10. Jasmine is at home.

Replacing Subject Nouns with Pronouns - Pronunciation

Replacing Subject Nouns with Pronouns -Pronunciation

Listen attentively to the audio and repeat the content five times. Strive to emulate the sound of the preceding exercise. Pay attention to intonation, seamless word connections, and accurate pronunciation. Recall that "a" is pronounced as "uh."

Replacing Nouns at the End of a Sentence

Pronouns at the end of a sentence:

Replacing Object Nouns with Pronouns

Fill in the blank with the proper pronoun: me, you, him, her, it, us, them. The boldface words are stressed
Noun Pronoun
The doctor is in her office. it
1. The newspapers are on the table.
2. The women's shoes are on their feet.
3. This package is for Mr. Jones.
4. That letter is for my mom.
5. Joe is Sitting next to Mr. and Mrs. Wilson.
6. Sam is reading to my sister and me.
7. The call is for you and your friends.
8. This story is about you and me.
9. My car is in the garage.
10. Her brothers are in school.

Replacing Object Nouns with Pronouns - Pronunciation

Replacing Object Nouns with Pronouns -Pronunciation

Listen to the audio carefully and repeat the material five times. Observe the shift in stress from the object noun to the verb. Pay attention to the omission of the "h" in "him" and "her," as well as the "th" in "them."

Previously, we covered the concept that when initially introducing an object, you use "a thing." Subsequently, after its initial mention, you employ "the thing." There's a similar pattern to follow when substituting these words with pronouns. "A thing" transforms into "one," while "the thing" becomes "it.

Replacing Nouns with Pronouns - It or One

Fill in the blank with the proper pronoun, it or one. The bol
dface words are stressed.

Pronouns

Your friend is on an airplane. one

1. My brother is on the phone.
2. George is near a window.
3. Joe is far from his hotel.
4. I am in a good mood.
5. This is a very expensive present.
6. Joe's brother and I are so happy to see your family.
7. All of the kids are still in the pool.
8. Everyone is talking about his idea.
9. The puppies are in a pile.
10. I have another problem.

Replacing Nouns with Pronouns - Pronunciation

Replacing Nouns with Pronouns - Pronunciation

Focus on the intonation, word connections, and pronunciation.
Notice how the stress moves off the noun.

Replacing the Nouns
Rephrase each sentence by substituting all nouns with pronouns. The bold text indicates the intonation. In the revised pronoun sentences, the emphasis shifts to the verb.

My sister is reading a book. She is reading one.
1. Ben and Bill are in the pool.
2. Frank is watching TV.
3. Debbie is near the door.
4. The bags are on the table.
5. Jim is holding a pen.
6. Sam is in a good mood.
7. The dogs are in the house.
8. My family is in the car.
9. My brother and I are good friends.
10. You and your cousins are on a break.
11. His wallet is in his back pocket.
12. The car keys are in his hand.
13. His pen is on the floor.
14. The cars are in a different garage.
15. Their clothes are in the closet.

Replacing the Nouns - Pronunciation

Replacing the Nouns - Pronunciation

Listen and repeat.

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