Stress on function words - Step 2

Step 2

Listen to the following sentences circle any underlined words that should be stressed more than one word may be stressed in each sentence.

1) I know you think I cannot do it, but I really can handle an after-school job.

2) Last year, it both rained and snowed during the month of June.

3) Are you absolutely certain that you cannot make the meeting today?

4) She prefers cleaning her bedroom over cleaning her bathroom.

5) I have so much homework that I do not know where to start.

6) It is impossible to trust anything that my best friend says.

7) Marketing 413 is only for business majors.

8) The instructor taught the girl to play the piano beautifully.

Listen again and repeat the sentences.

1) I know you think I cannot do it, but I really can handle an after-school job.

2) Last year, it both rained and snowed during the month of June.

3) Are you absolutely certain that you cannot make the meeting today?

4) She prefers cleaning her bedroom over cleaning her bathroom.

5) I have so much homework that I do not know where to start.

6) It is impossible to trust anything that my best friend says.

7) Marketing 413 is only for business majors.

8) The instructor taught the girl to play the piano beautifully.