Sentence stress: new and given information
Phonics · Sentence stress & rhythm · C1 · 20 min. Stress what is new and de-stress what is already known: find the tonic in B's replies and mark new and given information in a short dialogue.
About this worksheet
Stress what is new and de-stress what is already known: find the tonic in B's replies and mark new and given information in a short dialogue.
- Level
- C1
- Category
- Phonics
- Topic
- Sentence stress & rhythm
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Exercises
- Key words, Multiple choice, Speaking / writing task
- Answer key
- Included
- Access
- Premium
On the sheet
- Key words: Read the rules and examples. Capitals show the tonic (main stress).
- Multiple choice: Where does the tonic fall in B's reply?
- Speaking / writing task: Read the dialogue. Underline the new information in each line and mark
