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Sentence stress & rhythm

Phonics · B1 · 6 printable sheets, each with an answer key.

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  1. Sheet 1 · 15 minSentence stress: content words and function wordsFind which words carry the stress in a sentence and which words stay weak.Free
  2. Sheet 2 · 15 minSentence rhythm: keeping the beatEnglish keeps a regular beat on stressed words: count the beats.Premium
  3. Sheet 3 · 15 minSentence stress: correcting and contrastingMove the main stress to correct information or show a contrast.Premium
  4. Sheet 4 · 15 minSentence stress: stressing new informationIn answers, the main stress goes on the new information.Premium
  5. Sheet 5 · 15 minSentence stress: weak forms of small wordsSmall words like to, of, and, can and was are weak in the middle of a sentence and strong at the end.Premium
  6. Sheet 6 · 20 minSentence stress & rhythm review: making plansFind the main stress in a dialogue about plans and perform it with rhythm.Premium