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Dr Ray
Pronunciation Book - Mini 14 plus
Title
Article
Chapter One
Ch. 1 Main Vocabulary
material
opponent
artificial
parliament
survive
realistic
arrangement
capture
damage
preparation
conflict
complex
messenger
collection
cushion
universal
establishment
victory
election
desirable
substance
Ch. 1 Vocabulary Sentences
When you wax a car, you should be careful not to damage the paint. You should use soft materials like cotton rags.
International relations are complex. It is not realistic to expect there will be no conflicts in the world.
Victory over your opponent doesn't come easily. You can't just sit on a cushion and expect to win. It takes a lot of preparation.
The messenger said that the policeman survived the shoot-out and captured the criminal.
Next week will be the elections for parliament. It would be desirable to have a new governor.
I like the arrangement of your artificial flowers. You have a nice collection of fake tulips.
The need to eat, sleep, and drink water is a universal need. This establishment tries to help by providing shelter and substance to the needy.
Ch. 1 Vocabulary Sentences FIB
When you wax a car, you should be _______ not to _______ the paint. You should use soft _______ like cotton rags.
International relations are _______. It is not _______ to expect there will be no _______ in the world.
_______ over your _______ doesn't come easily. You can't just sit on a _______ and expect to win. It takes a lot of _______.
The _______ said that the policeman _______ the shoot-out and _______ the criminal.
Next week will be the _______ for _______. It would be _______ to have a new governor.
I like the _______ of your _______ flowers. You have a nice _______ of fake _______.
The need to eat sleep and drink water is a _______ need. This _______ tries to help by providing shelter and _______ to the needy.
Ch. 1 Word Patterns List 1 -ial
aerial
burial
racial
social
trivial
glacial
partial
special
crucial
judicial
financial
Ch. 1
Compuonds List 1 -wide -worthy -wise
nationwide
statewide
worldwide
seaworthy
newsworthy
noteworthy
blameworthy
trustworthy
praiseworthy
edgewise
likewise
clockwise
otherwise
lengthwise
streetwise
Ch. 1
Syllabic List 1a stress on 1st of 3 syllables
dignity
increment
animal
diligent
cruelty
annual
industry
decency
accident
instrument
arrogant
embassy
interest
fluency
benefit
justify
enemy
calender
cabinet
poetry
faculty
capital
Ch. 1 Relaxed Speech - t or d at end of word
t + you t + your -cha/u -chur
d + you d + your -ja/u -jur
can’t you = cancha/u
get you = getcha get your = getchur
meet your = meechur meet you = meecha/u
need you = neeja/u need your = neejur
examples:
Can't you wait a few minutes longer = Cancha/u wait a few minutes longer?
I will get you sooner or later = I'll getcha/u sooner or later.
Get your coat, we are leaving = Getchur coat, we're leaving.
I will meet you at the diner = I”ll meecha/u at the diner.
I would like to meet your mother = I'd like to meechur mother.
I need you to get something for me = I neeja/u to get som'n for me.
I do not need your money = I don't neejur money.
I will pretend you didn't say that. = I'll pretendja din't say that.
Tongue Twister
Shippers in slippers ship six sleeping sheep. Six sleeping sheep do shippers in slippers ship.
Rhymes
1. Young Lady of Norway
There was a Young Lady of Norway, who casually sat in a doorway. When the door squeezed her flat, She exclaimed, 'What was that?' The flattened Young Lady of Norway.
2. Young Lady of Turkey
There was a Young Lady of Turkey, Who wept when the weather was murky; When the day turned out fine, She ceased to repine, That capricious Young Lady of Turkey.
Amid the widespread hostilities, the President sent in the military.
What caused the nuclear explosion remains a mystery.
The official representative tried to negotiate a treaty that would not violate international rights.
Several years ago, I could afford a tropical vacation—but not now, I'm broke.
Peace in society is not automatic, it requires ordinary citizens to be obedient to the law.
After closer observation of the suspicious activities of gang members, there seems to be an increase in the quantity of gun sales.
There was a suggestion by an official that the mayor was not telling the truth. Afterwards, the mayor pretended as if nothing had happened.
Ch. 2 Vocabulary Sentences FIB
Amid the _______ _______, the President sent in the _______.
What caused the _______ _______ remains a _______.
The official _______ tried to _______ a treaty that would not _______ international rights.
_______ years ago, I could _______ a _______ vacation—but not now, I'm broke.
Peace in society is not _______, it requires _______ citizens to be _______ to the law.
After closer _______ of the _______ activities of gang members, there seems to be an increase in the _______ of gun sales.
There was a _______ by an official that the mayor was not telling the truth. _______, the mayor _______ as if nothing had happened.
Ch. 2 Word Patterns List 2 -ion -ior -ian
-iar (yən/yər)
onion
union
opinion
dominion
billion
million
trillion
rebellion
battalion
senior
savior
junior
Indian
Christian
valiant
brilliant
peculiar
familiar
billiards
Ch. 2 Compounds List 2 -ways
airways
runways
subways
fairways
freeways
gateways
hallways
highways
pathways
railways
roadways
sideways
tollways
walkways
alleyways
driveways
entryways
stairways
breezeways
expressways
Ch. 2
Syllabic. List 1b stress on 1st of 3 syllables
factory
literal
family
luxury
citizen
festival
clarify
secrecy
classical
scrutiny
gallery
medical
currency
melody
cylinder
general
memory
vacancy
happiness
mineral
different
minister
difficult
Ch. 2 Relaxed Speech - s or z sound at end of words
s + your s(as z) + your -shur
s(as z) + your -zhur (zhur as in pleasure, measure)
examples:
Do not press your luck = Don't preshur luck. Do not mess your hair up = Don't meshur hair up.
He has your money = He hazhur money. I need to size your coat for tomorrow = I needa sizhur coat for tomorrow. Please, close your window = Please, clozhur window.
Tongue Twister
These thick things think that those thin things think that these things are their things.
Rhymes
3. Young Lady Whose Bonnet
There was a Young Lady whose bonnet, Came untied when the birds sat upon it; But she said: 'I don't care! All the birds in the air, Are welcome to sit on my bonnet!'
4. Old Man on a Hill
There was an Old Man on a hill, Who seldom, if ever, stood still; He ran up and down, In his Grandmother's gown, Which adorned that Old Man on a hill.
Chapter Three
Ch. 3 Main Vocabulary
awkward
surgeon
conscious
society
campaign
mixture
persuade
careless
suspect
defend
evidence
sensation
favorable
citizen
recognition
convention
clever
apparatus
federal
distribution
incident
Ch. 3 Vocabulary Sentences
At the medical convention, Dr. Selby, the surgeon, received recognition for his great work.
Most people in society are conscious of the fact that Hollywood movies are just sensation, not reality.
The terrible incident put a dent in his recent campaign. His careless action showed him to be irresponsible.
Citizens can go to the federal distribution center to get food supplies.
Reviews of the new apparatus were favorable because of its clever design.
Although it was an awkward situation, the mother was able to persuade the suspect to turn himself in.
After finding the drug mixture in his home, the evidence against the suspect was strong. He could not defend himself in court.
Ch. 3 Vocabulary Sentences FIB
At the medical _______, Dr. Selby, the _______, received _______ for his great work.
Most people in _______ are _______ of the fact that Hollywood movies are just _______, not _______.
The terrible _______ put a dent in his recent _______. His _______ action showed him to be irresponsible.
_______ can go to the _______ _______ center to get food supplies.
Reviews of the new _______ were _______ because of its _______ design.
Although it was an _______ situation, the mother was able to _______ the _______ to turn himself in.
After finding the drug _______ in his home, the _______ against the suspect was strong. He could not _______ himself in court.
Ch. 3 Word Patterns List 3 -ow
shadow
meadow
widow
window
bellow
yellow
shallow
fellow
follow
mellow
wallow
gallows
swallow
sparrow
borrow
tomorrow
sorrow
furrow
narrow
Ch. 3 Compounds List 3 -ward
inward
onward
toward
westward
awkward
forward
wayward
backward
downward
eastward
homeward
afterward
frontward
northward
southward
Ch. 3 Syllabic. List 2a stress on 2nd of 3 syllables
apparent
agreement
arrival
confinement
amazement
decipher
affected
encampment
denial
amendment
establish
assassin
enrollment
assembly
attachment
attendant
heroic
beginning
illegal
invalid
opponent
consider
Ch. 3 Relaxed Speech - blending with “to”
going to = gonna want to = wanna got to = godda have to = hafta has to = hasta used to = usta supposed to = sposta (supposta)
examples:
Are we going to go the movies = Are we gonna go to the movies? Are we going to do this or not = Are we gonna do this or not?
I want to buy a coat = I wanna buy a coat.
We have got to hurry = We've godda hurry.
We have to hurry = We hafta hurry?
John has to get up early = John hasta geddup early. She has to leave now = She hasta leave now.
I am used to the cold weather = I'm usta the cold weather. I used to jog a lot = I usta jog a lot.
Mark is supposed to bring the drinks = Mark is sposta bring the drinks. It is supposed to rain today = It's sposta rain today.
Tongue Twister
Larry Lionel licked little Lola Loni's lilac like lollipop.
Rhymes
5. Old Man with a Beard
There was an Old Man with a beard, Who said, 'It is just as I feared! Two Owls and a Hen, Four Larks and a Wren, Have all built their nests in my beard!'
6. For every evil
For every evil under the sun There is a remedy or there is none. If there be one, seek till you find it. If there be none, never mind it.
Chapter Four
Ch. 4 Main Vocabulary
decrease
selection
cooperate
minister
demonstrate
supervise
submarine
explosive
cabinet
authority
guarantee
treasure
foreign
border
element
influence
politician
investigate
majority
preserve
organization
Ch. 4 Vocabulary Sentences
The majority of the citizens are trying to influence the City Development Committee to preserve the old building because of its historical significance.
He has the highest authority in the organization's foreign affairs office.
The politician said he would guarantee a decrease in taxes for the middle class.
The map shows there is buried treasure near the border of Mexico. We should go investigate.
The submarine uses the element of surprise. The explosive hits and you never see where it came from.
The judicial selection committee will cooperate with the Prime Minister in making their choice for the new judges.
I want you to supervise the making of the cabinet. You can demonstrate this new product at tomorrow's new product convention.
Ch. 4 Vocabulary Sentences FIB
The _______ of the citizens are trying to _______ the City Development Committee to _______ the old building because of its historical significance.
He has the highest _______ in the _______ _______ affairs office.
The _______ said he would _______ a _______ in taxes for the middle class.
The map shows there is buried _______ near the _______ of Mexico. We should go _______.
The _______ uses the _______ of surprise. The _______ hits and you never see where it came from.
The judicial _______ committee will _______ with the Prime _______ in making their choice for the new judges.
I want you to _______ the making of the _______. You can _______ this new product at tomorrow's new product convention.
Ch. 4 Word Patterns List 4 -ient (yənt)
quotient
patient
ancient
transient
lenient
deficient
efficient
proficient
sufficient
obedient
expedient
recipient
convenient
ingredient
Ch. 4 Compounds List 4 -some
awesome
fearsome
tiresome
toilsome
loathsome
wearisome
wholesome
worrisome
bothersome
burdensome
cumbersome
meddlesome
quarrelsome
troublesome
adventuresome
Ch. 4 Syllabic. List 2b stress on 2nd of 3 syllables
deliver
prohibit
subscriber
protector
astonish
survivor
diminish
refreshment
transparent
distinguish
reluctant
remember
volcano
domestic
unequal
dramatic
abandon
specific
surrender
impostor
accomplish
improper
Ch.4 Relaxed Speech - What do/does/did What are What would
What do you want to do = Waddaya wanna do? = Whatcha wanna do?
What do you want = Waddaya want? / = Whatcha want?
What does he want = Wadduzzee want?
What did you want = Whaja want?
What are you doing = Whaddaya doin'? = Whatcha doing?
What would you like = Wawuja like?
Tongue Twister
When Battle Beetles battle, it's a Battle Beetle battle, when they battle with a bottle, it's a Battle Beetle bottle battle.
Rhyme
7. Man in his office
The man was in his office, counting out his money. The wife was in the parlor, eating bread and honey. The maid was in the garden, hanging out the clothes; when down came a blackbird and snapped off her nose. 8. Simple Simon
Simple Simon met a pieman, going to the fair. Says Simple Simon to the pieman, “let me taste your ware.” Says the pieman to Simple Simon “Show me first your penny.” Says Simple Simon to the pieman, “Indeed, I don't have any.”
The criminal tortured his victims. Fortunately, the police finally caught him.
The mysterious spy satellite floats in space where no one notices it.
The institution gave notice (n.) that because of the recession and other practical concerns, it would be laying off many of its employees.
The angry criminal can get furious over any small thing. He has a violent tendency.
The private detective has a variety of disguises so that no one can recognize him. At the moment, he is hiding behind a curtain.
The success of the conference is dependent on our ability to organize it efficiently.
The judgment of the jobs committee was in opposition to the needs of the unemployed.
Ch. 5 Vocabulary Sentences FIB
The _______ _______ his victims. Fortunately, the _______ finally caught him.
The _______ spy _______ floats in space where no one _______ it.
The _______ gave _______ (n.) that because of the _______ and other _______ concerns, it would be laying off many of its employees.
The angry criminal can get _______ over any small thing. He has a _______ _______.
The private detective has a _______ of disguises so that no one can _______ him. At the moment, he is hiding behind a _______.
The success of the _______ is _______ on our ability to _______ it efficiently.
The _______ of the jobs _______ was in _______ to the needs of the unemployed.
Ch. 5 Word Patterns List 5 -tion (shun)
nation
station
lotion
motion
notion
potion
portion
cessation
collation
creation
dictation
donation
duration
formation
frustration
deviation
desperation
liberation
mediation
moderation
numeration
operation
toleration
trepidation
valuation
Ch. 5 Compounds List 5 -ship
kingship
lordship
township
judgeship
ownership
censorship
dealership
fellowship
friendship
internship
leadership
membership
penmanship
citizenship
scholarship
showmanship
sponsorship
stewardship
workmanship
championship
relationship
salesmanship
assistantship
craftsmanship
Ch. 5 Syllabic. List 3a stress on 3rd of 3 syllables
indirect
overtake
misbehave
incorrect
refugee
intermix
disagree
intercede
overturn
domineer
overrun
immature
volunteer
Ch. 5 Relaxed Speech - Modal + have
should have = shooda could have = cooda would have = wooda must have = musta may have =maya might have = myda
should not have = shoodna could not have = coodna would not have = woodna
examples:
You should have been here sooner = You shoulda been hear sooner.
I could have slept all day = I coulda slept all day.
I would have helped if you had asked = I wooda helped if you'd asked.
He must have known = He musta' known.
She may have lost it = She maya lost it.
I might have seen it in the back = I myda seen it in the back.
You should not have come here = You shouldna come here.
He could not have done it = He couldna dunit.
I would not have told her = I woodna told'er.
Tongue Twister
A tutor who tooted a flute, tried to tutor two tooters to toot. Said the tutor to the tooters, "It is harder to toot than tutor two tooters to toot."
Rhymes
9. Old Mother Hubbard
Old Mother Hubbard Went to the cupboard, to get her poor dog a bone. But when she got there, The cupboard was bare, And so the poor dog had none.
10. Crooked Man
There was a crooked man and he walked a crooked mile. He found a crooked dollar and he gave a crooked smile. He bought a crooked cat, which caught a crooked mouse, and they all lived together in a little crooked house.
Although the champion is the favorite to win in today's competition, the underdog defeated her on the previous occasion.
The officials doing the experiment were on a short timetable. It caused them a lot of anxiety.
The chemical analysis on the water showed it contained only minerals. The water is safe to drink.
The President showed his ability to have patience under the most serious situations.
It is the policy of this company to make all our radio broadcasts available free to the public.
The frozen surface of the ocean will soon disappear if we don't stop global warming.
The Swiss delegates to the international finance conference are accustomed to being neutral on financial matters.
Ch. 6 Vocabulary Sentences FIB
Although the _______ is the _______ to win in today's competition, the underdog _______ her on the _______ _______.
The _______ doing the _______ were on a short _______. It caused them a lot of _______.
The _______ analysis on the water showed it contained only _______. The water is safe to drink.
The President showed his _______ to have _______ under the most _______ _______.
It is the _______ of this company to make all our radio _______ available free to the public.
The frozen _______ of the ocean will soon _______ if we don't stop global warming.
The Swiss _______ to the international finance conference are _______ to being neutral on financial matters.
Ch. 6 Word Patterns List 6 -sure (zhur)
measure
pleasure
treasure
leisure
disclosure
composure
exposure
enclosure
Ch. 6 Compounds List 6a -less
ageless
jobless
lawless
careless
faceless
fearless
flawless
hairless
headless
heedless
hopeless
lifeless
listless
nameless
painless
reckless
restless
seamless
selfless
spotless
Ch. 6 Syllabic. List 3b stress on 3nd of 3 syllables
recollect
importune
undermine
recommend
reprehend
intercede
apprehend
introduce
condescend
understand
misapply
contradict
undersell
Ch. 6 Relaxed Speech - What is your/her/his
What is your = whatcher What is her = whatser What is his = whatsiz
What is your name = Whatcher name?
What is her name = Whatser name?
What is his name = Whatsiz name?
Tongue Twister
The furry thistle first thought the fiery thimble was fairly thirsty.
Rhymes
11. Sticks and Stones
Sticks and stones will break my bones But words will never hurt me.
12. Solomon Grundy
Solomon Grundy, Born on Monday, Slept on Tuesday, Married on Wednesday, Sick on Thursday, Worse on Friday, Died on Saturday, Buried on Sunday. That was the end, Of Solomon Grundy
A subversion of the law by the general population leads to a destruction of civilization.
The angry expression on his face indicated that he disagreed with the coalition's decision.
The doctor said the patient's medical condition was severe and her probability of survival was uncertain.
The pamphlet criticized the governor for his poor behavior during his time in office. It mentioned his many adventure tours and said that it was not reasonable that he should be spending money and traveling the world.
It is not sensible to try to make a boat out of cardboard boxes.
Two committee members remain neutral on the resolution and will not vote yes or no. It seems, a compromise can not be reached.
As the killer bees continue to multiply in numbers, their expansion is causing more deaths.
Ch. 7 Vocabulary Sentences FIB
A _______ of the law by the general _______ leads to a _______ of civilization.
The angry _______ on his face indicated that he disagreed with the _______ decision.
The doctor said the patient's medical _______ was _______ and her _______ of survival was uncertain.
The _______ _______ the governor for his poor _______ during his time in office. It _______ his many _______ tours and said that it was not _______ that he should be spending money and traveling the world.
It is not _______ to try to make a boat out of _______ boxes.
Two committee members remain _______ on the _______ and will not vote yes or no. It seems, a _______ can not be reached.
As the killer bees continue to _______ in numbers, their _______ is causing more deaths.
Ch. 7 Word Patterns List 7 -sion (zhyun)
allusion
illusion
conclusion
confusion
intrusion
exclusion
delusion
diffusion
occasion
evasion
corrosion
explosion
abrasion
vision
collision
derision
precision
provision
cohesion
Ch. 7 Compounds List 6b -less
timeless
tireless
blameless
ceaseless
countless
faithless
heartless
humorless
priceless
scoreless
shameless
stainless
sugarless
worthless
breathless
groundless
motionless
speechless
weightless
worthless
Ch. 7 Syllabic. List 4a stress on 1st of 4 syllables
ceremony
customary
momentary
adversary
delicacy
alimony
difficulty
allegory
epilepsy
accuracy
emissary
purgatory
commentary
intimacy
salutary
commissary
sanctuary
Ch. 7 Relaxed Speech, common uses pt. 1
need some = neesum I need some money = I neesum money.
let me = lemme Let me give you a hand = Lemme give ya a hand
give me = gimme Give me your money, or die = Gimmee your money, or die!
because = ‘cause I do not like it because it is too sweet = I don't like it 'cause it's too sweet.
come on = c’mon (hurry) Come on, let's go = C'mon, lessgo.
miss your = mishur I really miss your great pies = I really mishur great pies.
called you = cawju I called you yesterday = I cawdju yesterday.
how did you = howja/u How did you know where to find me = Howja know where to find me?
get out of = gedouda Let's get out of here = Let's gedouda here.
Tongue Twister
How many cookies could a good cook cook If a good cook could cook cookies?
Rhymes 13. Eeper Weeper
Eeper Weeper, chimney sweeper, Had a wife but couldn't keep her. Had another, didn't love her, Up the chimney he did shove her
14. Going to St. Ives
As I was going to St. Ives, I met a man with seven wives, Each wife had seven sacks, Each sack had seven cats, Each cat had seven kits: Kits, cats, sacks, and wives, How many were there going to St. Ives?
A political fanatic launched a SAM* missile at a commercial airliner. Fortunately, it missed, but it got the attention of Homeland Security who are considering ways to better protect our airliners. (* SAM – Surface to Air Missile)
If we don't enforce stronger laws for protecting our environment, there may be no civilization left in the near future.
The approval ratings of the Mayoral candidate show that his popularity is high. He will celebrate his probable victory tonight.
In his speech, the ambassador of Brazil encouraged us to be moderate in our spending and more useful in serving others.
In an emergency such as a natural disaster, it is difficult to communicate under those circumstances. Usually, power is out and cell towers are down.
My traveling companion has very little imagination. He just wants to sit on the beach, but I have lots of ideas for interesting things to do.
My emotions and thoughts are very transparent. I always speak my mind even if it's not popular. This means I'm not good conversation at social gatherings.
Ch. 8 Vocabulary Sentences FIB
A political _______ launched a SAM* _______ at a commercial airliner. Fortunately, it missed, but it got the _______ of Homeland Security who are considering ways to better protect our airliners. (* SAM – Surface to Air Missile)
If we don't _______ stronger laws for protecting our _______, there may be no _______ left in the near future.
The _______ ratings of the Mayoral _______ show that his _______ is high. He will _______ his probable victory tonight.
In his speech, the _______ of Brazil _______ us to be _______ in our spending and more _______ in serving others.
In an _______ such as a natural disaster, it is difficult to _______ under those _______. Usually, power is out and cell towers are down.
My traveling _______ has very little _______. He just wants to sit on the beach, but I have lots of ideas for interesting things to do.
My emotions and thoughts are very _______. I always speak my mind even if it's not popular. This means I'm not good conversation at _______ gatherings.
Ch. 8 Word Patterns List 8 -t/cious -ssion -nsion -cian (shyus/shyun)
cautious
gracious
spacious
specious
precious
concussion
passion
admission
compression
expression
impression
oppression
succession
transgression
mansion
pension
tension
pretension
ocean
logician
magician
musician
tactician
optician
physician
Ch. 8 Compounds List 7 -ness
fitness
illness
madness
oneness
witness
dampness
deafness
fondness
gladness
goodness
highness
idleness
laziness
likeness
meekness
mildness
neatness
openness
soreness
weakness
awareness
dizziness
eagerness
emptiness
Ch. 8 Syllabic. List 4b stress on 1st of 4 syllables
controversy
inventory
secretary
monastery
mandatory
sedentary
matrimony
promissory
military
territory
voluntary
testimony
planetary
tributary
mercenary
Ch. 8 Relaxed Speech, common uses pt. 2
do you want to = jawanna | yawanna Do you want to come along? = Jawanna come along? OR Yawanna come along?
what will = whad'll What will he do next = Whad'll he do next?
ought to = otta We ought to pack early = We otta pack early.
when do you = When d'ya When do you think you will come = When d'ya think you'll come?
did you ever = ja/u ever did you ever see that movie = Ja ever see that movie?
kind of = kinda I kind of thought so = I kinda thought so.
sort of = sorta I sort of got lost = I sorta' got lost.
a lot of = alotta We are having a lot of fun = W'ere havin' alotta fun.
Tongue Twister
Moses supposes his toes are roses, but Moses supposes erroneously. If Moses' toes were roses in rows, his toes to his nose would smell wonderfully.
Rhymes
15. Peter Peter Pumpkin
Peter, Peter pumpkin eater, Had a wife but couldn't keep her; He put her in a pumpkin shell And there he kept her very well.
16. Baa Baa Black Sheep
Baa, baa, black sheep, Have you any wool? Yes, sir, yes, sir, three bags full; One for the master, and one for the dame, And one for the little boy who lives down the lane.
Chapter Nine
Ch. 9 Main Vocabulary
1. sacrifice 2. microscope 3. environment 4. decision 5. character 6. accordance 7. century 8. pressure 9. scientific 10. decorate 11. appropriate 12. association 13. confirm 14. standard 15. radiation 16. target 17. stubborn 18. generous 19. headquarters 20. department 21. transport
Ch. 9 Vocabulary Sentences
One of the greatest scientific advances in the 17th century was the microscope.
The brothers are of two different characters. One is stubborn and mean, the other, kind and generous.
The decision to give government employees a large raise was not in accordance with the voters wishes. It was not appropriate during this time of recession where many are poor and jobless.
According to the company's headquarters, the target market of their new clothing department are teenagers.
Government associations are under a lot of pressure to protect the environment. Sacrifices must be made to ensure a good future for our children.
We will transport the products to you at the standard delivery rate. Please confirm your order.
The nuclear plant employees were getting ready to decorate for Christmas when suddenly the alarm sounded. There was a radiation leak; they all exited the building quickly.
Ch. 9 Vocabulary Sentences FIB
One of the greatest _______ advances in the 17th _______ was the _______.
The brothers are of two different _______. One is _______ and mean, the other, kind and _______.
The _______ to give government employees a large raise was not in _______ with the voters wishes. It was not _______ during this time of recession where many are poor and jobless.
According to the company's _______, the _______ market of their new clothing _______ are teenagers.
Government _______ are under a lot of _______ to protect the _______. _______ must be made to ensure a good future for our children.
We will _______ the products to you at the _______ delivery rate. Please _______ your order.
The nuclear plant employees were ready to _______ for Christmas. Suddenly the alarm sounded. There was a _______ leak; they all exited the building quickly.
Ch. 9 Word Patterns List 9a -ture (chur)
future
nature
suture
capture
culture
feature
fixture
gesture
lecture
nurture
pasture
picture
rupture
texture
torture
venture
creature
fracture
juncture
moisture
scripture
sculpture
structure
adventure
departure
recapture
conjecture
manufacture
Ch. 9 Syllabic. List 5a stress on 2nd of 4 syllables
grammarian
variety
historian
activity
centurion
librarian
material
accessory
communicate
maturity
community
memorial
adversity
analogy
anatomy
security
antagonist
formality
brutality
grammatical
habitual
significant
Ch. 9 Relaxed Speech – common uses pt. 3
1. This has got to be the best we have ever done. Thisaz gotta be the best we’ve ever done
2. There's got to be a better way to do this. There’s gotta be a better way ta do this.
3. Just as I thought, he is not coming. Justaz I thought he isn’t coming.
4. Cup of coffee when you have a minute? Cup-a-coffee when you-av-a minute?
5. Could have been the postman ringing the doorbell. Cud-a-bin the postman ringing the doorbell.
6. Peace and quiet. Peace-n-quiet.
7. Is her brother going to come to the party? Izzer brother gonna come to the party?
8. What do you think will happen to her? Whachu think will happen to ‘er?
9. Give me the keys. Gimme the keys.
10. I don't know. I dunno. 11. What do you want to eat? Waddayawanna eat?
12. Would you like a banana? Wujalike a banana?
13. Don't you know? Doncha know?
14. Would you go? Wuju go?
15. A: Did you eat? B: No, did You? A: Ja eat? B: No, ju?
Tongue Twister
In the chicken's kitchen were chicken's kittens. In the kitten's kitchen were kitten's chickens.
Rhymes
17. Georgie Porgie
Georgie Porgie, Puddin' and Pie, Kissed the girls and made them cry, When the boys came out to play Georgie Porgie ran away.
18. Little Boy Blue
Little Boy Blue, come blow your horn, The sheep's in the meadow, the cow's in the corn. Where is that boy who looks after the sheep? Under the haystack fast asleep.
My Uncle is on medication for poor digestion. His medicine is very expensive.
Many people in the legal profession read a publication called the Harvard Law Review. There are articles on property law, criminal law, and many other issues.
The bed design was first used for astronauts, so the bed stands upright against the wall. The company will begin production of it's new beds next week.
The state again faces an immediate crisis of high crime rates. Their propaganda of a tougher and more active police force is meant to deter criminals.
The principle of “innocent until proven guilty” is familiar to all Americans.
Based on the various descriptions given by the witnesses, I think the suspect does not deserve to be arrested, they should let him go.
The government should consider ways to discourage capital investments abroad.
Ch. 10 Vocabulary Sentences FIB
Uncle is on _______ for poor _______. His _______ is very expensive.
Many people in the legal _______ read a _______ called the Harvard Law Review. There are articles on _______ law, criminal law, and my other issues.
The bed _______ was first used for astronauts, so the bed stands _______ against the wall. The company will begin _______ of it's new beds next week.
The state again faces an _______ _______ of high crime rates. Their _______ of a tougher and more active police force is meant to deter criminals.
The _______ of “_______ until proven guilty” is _______ to all Americans.
Based on the _______ _______ given by the witnesses, I think the suspect does not _______ to be arrested, they should let him go.
The government should _______ ways to _______ _______ invesments abroad.
Ch. 10 Word Patterns List 9b -ture (chur) (stress on first syllable)
furniture
miniature
forfeiture
literature
acupuncture
architecture
signature
legislature
temperature
agriculture
Ch. 10 Syllabic. List 5b stress on 2nd of 4 syllables
significant
coincident
identity
comparison
competitor
conspiracy
validity
vicinity
morality
apology
necessity
astrology
astronomy
biography
electrical
particular
democracy
political
equivalent
economy
geometry
monopoly
Ch. 10 Relaxed Speech - common uses pt. 4
1. Did you go? dijew 2. Would you help? wujew/ja 3. How could you? cujew/ja 4. Did you quit your job? diju quichur 5. Put your hat on and let's go. putcherlessgo 6. I got your email. gotcher 7. Can't you see? cancha 8. Did you miss your chance? dija mishur 9. Weren't you at the restaurant last night? Werncha/u 10. I'll see you in a minute. yuwina 11. Are you free on Sunday? freeyon 12. When should we go out? gowout
Tongue Twister
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. A peck of pickled peppers, Peter Piper Picked.
Rhymes
19. Hey Diddle Diddle
Hey diddle diddle, The cat and the fiddle, The cow jumped over the moon. The little dog laughed, To see such sport, And the dish ran away with the spoon
20. Humpty Dumpty
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the king's horses and all the king's men Couldn't put Humpty together again.
According to the workers, this machinery is always breaking down. They say it's useless.
An intelligent person with confidence is usually an independent person.
The two countries are having a vicious struggle over the neutral territory.
Joe feels it is beneath him to deliver pizzas. Also, he doesn't like the pizza man uniforms.
We should calculate the amount of money that will be needed to execute this plan.
Today we will have a substitute teacher. We are disappointed. We really like our regular teacher.
Their stories are quite parallel. They are both sensitive to other's needs, both women lost their mom when they were children, and they both went into advertising.
Ch. 11 Vocabulary Sentences FIB
_______ to the workers, this _______ is always breaking down. They say it's _______.
An _______ person with _______ is usually an _______ person.
The two countries are having a _______ _______ over the neutral _______.
Joe feels it is _______ him to _______ pizzas. Also, he doesn't like the pizza man _______.
We should _______ the amount of money that will be needed to _______ this plan.
Today we will have a _______ teacher. We are _______. We really like our regular teacher.
Their stories are quite _______. They are both _______ to other's needs, both women lost their mom, and they both went into _______.
Ch. 11 Word Patterns List 10 -ology
analogy
biology
ecology
geology
zoology
ideology
oncology
theology
cosmology
mythology
radiology
sociology
archeology
cardiology
immunology
psychology
seismology
technology
meteorology
anthropology
Ch. 11 Syllabic. List 6 stress on 3rd of 4 syllables
antecedent
manifesto
apparatus
memorandum
oriental
ornamental
scientific
accidental
systematic
aromatic
correspondent
detrimental
horizontal
energetic
fundamental
universal
innuendo
Ch. 11 Special Considerations for alternate pronunciations
1. I need your help. neejur 2. Don't you like chocolate? doncha/chu 3. Here's your change. Heerzhur 4. I'll let you know. lecha/chu 5. Close your eyes. clozhur 6. Could you pass the salt please? cuju 7. I hope you pass your test. pashur 8. Don't miss your deadline. mishur 9. Did you hear about Sam? diju/ja 10. Have you got your ticket? gochur
Tongue Twister
Thirty-three Finns found thirty free things.
Rhymes
21. Jack and Jill
Jack and Jill went up the hill To fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown, And Jill came tumbling after.
22. Little Bo-Peep
Little Bo-Peep has lost her sheep, and can't tell where to find them; leave them alone, And they'll come home, wagging their tails behind them.
The passengers had great admiration for the helicopter pilot. He saved their lives.
The message from the military security specialist said that violence against civilians is up.
An analysis by the National Security Agency (NSA) showed that there has been a significant increase in the purchase of ammunition by terrorists.
The purchase of groceries was up before the typhoon hit.
It is nonsense to know that while most creatures kill to survive, only humans kill for political gains and personal profit.
The temporary subsidies to farmers has not been effective in bringing down grocery prices.
His conscience led him to change his mind. He now proposes lower taxes for everyone, not just the rich.
Ch. 12 Vocabulary Sentences FIB
The _______ had great _______ for the _______ pilot. He saved their lives.
The _______ from the military _______ _______ said that _______ against _______ is up.
An _______ by the National _______ Agency (NSA) showed that there has been a _______ increase in the _______ of _______ by terrorists.
The _______ of _______ was up before the typhoon hit.
It is _______ to know that while most _______ kill to survive, only humans kill for political gains and personal profit.
The _______ _______ to farmers has not been _______ in bringing down _______ prices.
His _______ led him to change his mind. He now _______ lower taxes for everyone, not just the rich.
Ch. 12 Word Patterns List 11 -ate
amalgamate
assassinate
capacitate
coagulate
concatenate
confabulate
congratulate
contaminate
decapitate
elaborate
emancipate
eradicate
evacuate
infatuate
invalidate
procrastinate
retaliate
evaporate
Ch. 12 Syllabic. List 7a stress on 2nd of 5 syllables
contemporary
prohibitory
declamatory
defamatory
vocabulary
exclamatory
consolatory
explanatory
depository
extemporary
derogatory
hereditary
involuntary
incendiary
repository
inflammatory
preliminary
observatory
Ch. 12 Relaxed Speech - common usage pt. 6
1. Would you call me when you get there. wooja/ju 2. Here's your passport. Heerzhur 3. I'll meet you Sunday. meecha 4. Don't miss your plane. mishur 5. He likes it hot. likesit 6. She laughed at me. lafftat 7. Please explain it to me. explay nit 8. He woke up too early. too werly 9. Who is it? whowizit 10. Are you hungry? I am. arya Iyam
Tongue Twister
Rubber baby buggy bumpers (repeat 3 times fast)
Rhymes
23. Old King Cole
Old King Cole was a merry old soul And a merry old soul was he; He called for his pipe, and he called for his bowl And he called for his fiddlers three.
24. Pop Goes the Weasel
Every night when I get home The monkey's on the table, Take a stick and knock it off, Pop! goes the weasel
25. Wise Old Owl
A wise old owl lived in an oak The more he saw the less he spoke The less he spoke the more he heard. Why can't we all be like that wise old bird?
The laboratory in the research and development department is responsible for creating higher quality products.
The satisfaction of killing animals just for pleasure is rather senseless.
After the disaster, the medical community is calling for more donations of blankets.
In reaction to the bad news, the minority groups surrounded the capital building in protest.
To betray a friend is to destroy a friendship.
It is not convenient to make an adjustment to the schedule at this time.
Slippery roads lead to dreadful consequences.
Ch. 13 Vocabulary Sentences FIB
The _______ in the research and _______ department is responsible for creating higher _______ products.
The _______ of killing animals just for _______ is rather _______.
After the _______, the _______ community is calling for more donations of _______.
In _______ to the bad news, the _______ groups _______ the capital building in protest.
To _______ a friend is to _______ a friendship.
It is not _______ to make an _______ to the schedule at this time.
_______ roads lead to _______ consequences.
Ch. 13 Word Patterns List 12 -ious -eous -uous
harmonious
precarious
vicarious
illustrious
laborious
industrious
victorious
mysterious
notorious
spontaneous
erroneous
ambiguous
conspicuous
contiguous
impetuous
Ch. 13 Syllabic. List 8 stress on 3rd of 5 syllables
ambiguity
contradictory
credibility
dictatorial
epicurean
elementary
importunity
epidemical
notoriety
opportunity
falibility
perpetuity
genealogy
perspicuity
hospitality
illegitimate
imperceptible
intellectual
testimonial
introductory
irresistible
magnanimity
alphabetical
metaphysical
analytical
monosyllable
argumentative
plausibility
Ch. 13 Relaxed Speech - common usage pt. 7
1. I have got to go. I've gotta go. 2. I have got a book. I've gotta book. 3. Do you want to dance? Wanna dance? 4. Do you want a banana? Wanna banana? 5. Let me in. Lemme in. 6. Let me go. Lemme go. 7. I'll let you know. I letcha know 8. Did you do it? Dija do it? (or Diju) 9. Not yet. Nä chet. 10. I'll meet you later. I'll meechu layder. 11. What do you think? Whacha think? 12. What did you do with it? Whaju do with it? 13. How did you like it? Howja like it? 14. When did you get it? Whenja geddit? 15. Why did you take it? Wyju tay kit? 16. Why don't you try it? Why-n-cha try it? 17. What are you waiting for? Whaddya waitin' for?
Tongue Twister
Brim brings Ben's broom. Ben brings Brim's broom.
Rhymes
26. Mary had a Little Lamb
Mary had a little lamb, His fleece was white as snow, And everywhere that Mary went, The lamb was sure to go.
He followed her to school one day, Which was against the rule, It made the children laugh and play To see a lamb at school.
27. Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe
There was an old woman who lived in a shoe. She had so many children, she didn't know what to do; She gave them some broth without any bread; Then sang them a song and put them to bed.
28. To Market
To market, to market, to buy a fat pig, Home again, home again, jiggety-jig. To market, to market, to buy a fat hog, Home again, home again, jiggety-jog.
After the inaugural ceremony, many diplomats attended the President and First Lady's 40th anniversary party.
Oxygen is a very precious thing. Without this particular element, we would all die.
The captain had sympathy for the soldiers and accepted their surrender.
The substance found at the crime scene turned out to be blood.
It is hard to suppress a sideways glance when people next to you are being loud and rude.
After the hardship of many days without food, the relief helicopter finally dropped them a crate full of provisions—food, blankets and clothing.
The original Coca Cola had cocaine as one of its ingredients. No wonder there were so many satisfied customers.
Ch. 14 Vocabulary Sentences FIB
After the inaugural _______, many _______ attended the President and First Lady's 40th _______ party.
_______ is a very _______ thing. Without this _______ element, we would all die.
The _______ had _______ for the soldiers and accepted their _______.
The _______ found at the crime scene turned out to be blood.
It is hard to _______ a _______ glance when people next to you are being loud and rude.
After the _______ of many days without food, the relief helicopter finally dropped them a crate full of _______—food, blankets and clothing.
The _______ Coca Cola had cocaine as one of its _______. No wonder there were so many _______ customers.
Ch. 14 Word Patterns LIst 13, 14, 15
Word Patterns List 13 -al
additional
exceptional
medical
national
occasional
personal
seasonal
sensational
Word Patterns List 14 -ic
acidic
allergic
analytic
dramatic
energetic
horrific
scientific
terrific
photographic
Word Patterns List 15 -ary
dictionary
missionary
necessary
revolutionary
stationary
Ch. 14 Syllabic. List 9 stress on 4th of 5 syllables
edification
amplification
association
qualification
multiplication
Ch. 14 Rhymes
Tongue Twister
Through three cheese trees three free fleas flew.
Rhymes
29. Rub a dub
Rub a dub dub Three men in a tub The butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker.
30. Old Woman Under the Hill
There was an old woman who lived under the hill, And if she's not gone, she lives there still. She sold baked apples and cranberry pies, And she is the old woman that never told lies
31. Grand Old Duke of York
The grand old Duke of York, He had ten thousand men; He marched them up to the top of the hill, And he marched them down again.
And when they were up, they were up, And when they were down, they were down, And when they were only half-way up, They were neither up nor down.
