Unit 3 Page 23 Lesson A3A

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3) Speaking naturally

Linking and deletion with superlatives

A) Listen and repeat the questions above. Notice how the final st is linked to vowel sounds and the sounds /h, l, r, w, y/. However, the final t is deleted before- and the s is linked to- most consonant sounds.

Link the final st to vowel sounds and the sounds /h, l, r, w, y/.

What’s the most interesting neighborhood? What’s the tallest office building? What’s the biggest hotel? What’s the largest library? What’s the nicest restaurant? What’s the fastest way to travel around? What’s the oldest university?

Delete the final t, and link the s to most consonant sounds.

What area has the most traffic? What’s the busiest mall or shopping area? Where’s the biggest stadium? What’s the best sports team? What neighborhood has the most clubs? What’s the most popular dance club? What’s the best movie theater?