Phonetics drill

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2.

• He swallowed the hint with a gulp and a gasp and a
grin.
• Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you
are. Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the
sky.
• The Italian trio tut-tutted their tongues at me.

3.

• "And remember, Mon-sewer O'Hayer says you got to
straighten up this mess sometime today."
• "Oh, well, then, you just trot over to the table and
make your little mommy a gweat big dwink.“
• Best jeans for this Jeaneration.

4. Identify interjections. Comment on their function. Translate the sentences into Russian.

• Yowza! That is a fine looking car.
• Hurray! It is a snow day and school is cancelled.
• It is so exciting, my goodness, I just can’t believe it.

5.

• Joe was late to school and yikes, the teacher was
mad.
• Oh! I can’t believe how nice you look.
• Well, gee, that sure is a kind thing to say.

6.

• Boo! I scared you.
• Woops, I dropped the milk and it spilled.
• Yay, it is finally Friday and the work week is over.
• Oh well, all good things must come to an end.