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Arbeidsark: Pronunciation and Communication — Being Understood Globally

Delt av Thomas Borthne-Skattum3. mai 2026

📝 Pronunciation and Communication — Being Understood Globally

Worksheet for Grade 10 English


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Task 1: Fill in the Missing Words 🎯


Complete the sentences using words from the box below.


Box: *stress | phonemes | intonation | intelligible | misunderstandings | rhythm*


  • English has 44 _________________ but only 26 letters, which makes it challenging.

  • Good pronunciation prevents _________________ and helps listeners understand you better.

  • _________________ refers to how your voice rises and falls to express meaning and emotion.

  • The goal is to be _________________, not to sound like a native speaker.

  • Pronunciation includes not just sounds, but also _________________, and _________________.

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    Task 2: Matching — Key Concepts 🔗


    Draw a line to match each concept with its correct definition.


    | Concept | Definition |

    |---|---|

    | A. Word stress | 1. The way individual sounds are produced in speech |

    | B. Vowel sounds | 2. Emphasis on a particular syllable in a word |

    | C. Articulation | 3. Short (bit) vs. long (beat) vowel differences |

    | D. Consonant clusters | 4. Groups of consonants like "th," "sh," "ng" |

    | E. Accent | 5. A unique way of pronouncing words from your language background |


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    Task 3: Same Word, Different Meaning 📌


    The word stress changes meaning depending on WHERE the stress falls. Write the correct meaning for each.


  • PREsent (emphasis on first syllable) = ___________________________________

  • preSENT (emphasis on second syllable) = ___________________________________

  • Now create your own example with the word record:


  • REcord = ___________________________________

  • reCORD = ___________________________________

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    Task 4: Short Answer Questions ✍️


    Answer in 1-2 complete sentences.


    a) Why do you think 60% of communication comprehension depends on clear pronunciation and intonation?


    __________________________________________________________________________________


    __________________________________________________________________________________


    b) What is ONE English word you find difficult to pronounce? Why?

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