Connected speech: disappearing t and d
Phonics · Connected speech · B1 · 15 min. In fast speech, t and d often disappear between two consonants: nex(t) week, ol(d) man.
About this worksheet
In fast speech, t and d often disappear between two consonants: nex(t) week, ol(d) man.
- Level
- B1
- Category
- Phonics
- Topic
- Connected speech
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Exercises
- Key words, Multiple choice, True / False, Speaking / writing task, Writing lines
- Answer key
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On the sheet
- Key words: Read the rules. Brackets show a sound that disappears.
- Multiple choice: Which letter usually disappears in fast speech?
- True / False: Say the phrases aloud. Write T (true) or F (false).
- Speaking / writing task: Say these quickly. Cross out the t and d sounds that disappear. Then w
- Writing lines: Write here.
