Practice Makes Perfect

307
P·36
EXERCISE
Pronunciation of Words Containing the 
W
 Sound
The pronunciation of 
w
 can be challenging for many students as this sound does not exist in 
all languages; therefore it must be learned and practiced.
winter towel 
wash 
world 
weekend
Listen carefully and repeat the following sentences.
1. You will find it on the World Wide Web.
2. It won’t work without the white wire.
3. We wish you well, Willy.
4. Workaholics work on weekends.
5. Wake up! We want waffles.
6. I need warm water to wipe the wallpaper on the wall.
7. There were many widows and widowers after World War I.
8. Wow! What a wonderful wedding.
9. Which way, east or west?
10. My wife whispers words of wisdom whenever we walk in the woods.
11. Spiders weave webs.
12. The water slides were wet and wild.
13. Why do you want a towel?
14. Where is the washroom?
15. The witch wanted whiskey but I only had water.
16. I want white wine with my supper.
17. Wayne worries when I work late.
18. We went to Washington for a week.
19. The weather was good on Wednesday.
20. Warren whistles while he works in the warehouse.
21. Wait in the waiting room while I wax your car.
22. The warm weather made the water in the well warm.
23. Where were we on Wednesday when Wendy was in Wyoming?
24. I wonder if the woman wants watermelon.
25. The weird woman blew her whistle when the walrus waddled into the water.
26. Whenever I work out with weights, I feel weak.
27. The winner will win a watch.
28. We can have whatever we want whenever we want.
29. There is a wasp on the window.
30. Don’t waste the windshield washer fluid.
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practice makes perfect Basic 
English
P·37
EXERCISE
Pronunciation of 
OI
 and 
OY
The letter combinations 
oi
 and 
oy
 have the same pronunciation in many words.
enjoy choice joy boil cowboy
Listen carefully and repeat the following sentences.
1. Is there a pearl in the oyster?
2. She is paranoid that the picture will appear in the tabloid.
3. My dog is my loyal friend.
4. I have to put oil in my car.
5. That boy annoys everybody in his class.
6. What is that horrible noise?
7. We used a wooden duck as a decoy.
8. I have an appointment at the employment office.
9. The toys are all over the floor.
10. I need some coins for the vending machine.
11. Did the asteroid hit the earth?
12. We will add some new soil to the vegetable garden.
13. I wrote a void cheque for my new employer.
14. He really enjoyed that sirloin steak.
15. I need aluminium foil to wrap the leftovers.
16. Please join us for breakfast.
17. Do you want me to broil or boil the potatoes?
18. He did everything to avoid the accident.
19. This cake is so moist.
20. I prefer to use a ballpoint pen.
21. She was disappointed with her final mark.
22. Mark wants to be a cowboy when he grows up.
23. I put ointment on the cut on my finger.
24. She dropped her keys in the toilet.
25. There is a lot of moisture in the basement.
26. Is that a poisonous snake?
27. I didn’t recognize your voice on the phone.
28. I spilled my coffee on my book and destroyed it.
29. You have to make a choice today.
30. Did you attend the royal wedding?
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Pronunciation Exercises 
309
P·38
EXERCISE
Pronunciation of 
R
 and 
L
The sound of 
r
 and 
l
 do not exist in all languages; therefore these sounds must be learned.
roller gorilla horrible 
really 
lottery
Listen carefully and repeat the following sentences.
1. Little rabbits like lots of leafy lettuce daily.
2. I really like relish.
3. Late last night, Larry learned a valuable lesson.
4. Our specialist in labour relations won the lottery.
5. Like Laura and Roy, Robert and Lenny really like round lollipops.
6. Are you ready for the election?
7. Read the letter out loud.
8. That was a horrible horror film about caterpillars.
9. Let Randy light the old oil lantern.
10. Lenny lost his luggage at the airport.
11. I always make lemonade with real lemons.
12. Big rabbits raise little rabbits that run and leap all around the rivers and lakes.
13. Leave my red ruler on the table.
14. Rake the leaves right now, Larry.
15. The gorilla left the last vanilla wafer for Leo the lion.
16. The Rolls-Royce that Lucy rented runs really well.
17. The lovely Russian lady wore a large, red raincoat to the rally.
18. My landlord asked for the rent that was late.
19. I will borrow the yellow roller from Laura.
20. Lily really looks like Rory.
21. I regularly look in my rearview mirror.
22. Rick rolls round rocks on the road.
23. Roll the yellow barrel down the hill.
24. Can I borrow your ballerina slippers tomorrow?
25. Hello Harry, hurry or we will miss the ferry.
26. I have allergies and I need a referral from my doctor to see a specialist.
27. Stir in the curry.
28. It’s not a terrible error, Mr. Murry, your account is really in arrears.
29. Derrick is blind and he reads Braille.
30. I want four eggrolls and a bowl of rice.
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practice makes perfect Basic 
English
P·39
EXERCISE
Pronunciation of Words Ending in 
-ABLE
Words ending with the suffix 
-able
 have the meaning of “to be able or capable of.”
capable favorable available desirable advisable
Listen carefully and repeat the following sentences.
1. I have a new portable computer.
2. Be careful because gasoline is flammable.
3. Bathing suits are not exchangeable.
4. We are unable to avoid the inevitable.
5. Are these items taxable?
6. The horses were excitable and uncontrollable during the parade.
7. Their business was very profitable last year.
8. Many road accidents are avoidable.
9. Extra charges may be applicable.
10. I don’t think this decision is appealable.
11. All your goals are achievable in life.
12. I prefer disposable contact lenses.
13. His medical condition is curable and operable.
14. It will enable you to live an enjoyable and comfortable life.
15. You are not employable if you have no skills.
16. Is my bike fixable?
17. It is preferable if you wear a more fashionable dress to the event.
18. Her behavior in class is unbearable, intolerable, and deplorable.
19. That is a reasonable and probable forecast.
20. Be careful, that vase is breakable and irreplaceable. 
21. I prefer this car because it is affordable and has adjustable seats.
22. Are the two of you able to come to an amicable agreement?
23. It’s not acceptable if the city doesn’t have a considerable amount of drinkable water 
available.
24. It is desirable for a manager to be approachable.
25. They said that everything in the store is negotiable.
26. My new puppy is huggable, lovable, and adorable.
27. It is admirable that you give nonperishable food items to charitable organizations.
28. If you are not able to swallow your pill, it is advisable that you buy chewable tablets.
29. It is favorable to have a reliable and dependable partner.
30. Are rechargeable batteries biodegradable?
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Pronunciation Exercises 
311
P·40
EXERCISE
Pronunciation of Words Ending in 
STS
 and 
SKS
The letter combinations 
sts
 and 
sks
 at the end of nouns and verbs are difficult to 
pronounce for nonnative speakers. Try saying the word without the final 
s
 a few times
and then add the final 
s
 separately.
nests assists disks chests asks
Listen carefully and repeat the following sentences.
1. He has a collection of African masks on his wall.
2. I participate in all the contests at school.
3. Do you believe in ghosts?
4. She trusts you.
5. I had two tests at school today.
6. Elephants and walruses have tusks.
7. Do you know if Santa Claus really exists?
8. My teacher assists all the students in my class.
9. Most dentists agree that this product is better.
10. The exam consists of many difficult questions.
11. You know what your tasks are, so you can begin.
12. A chef always has many whisks in his kitchen.
13. Our forests are in danger.
14. My mother dusts the furniture every week.
15. There are two nests in the tree.
16. She asks the same question every day.
17. It costs a fortune.
18. I made several lists for our camping trip.
19. He invests all his money in gold.
20. She insists that we attend the meeting.
21. Do we have enough for all the guests?
22. This is a long movie and it lasts for four hours.
23. We put the new posts for the fence in the ground yesterday.
24. I really like to talk to artists.
25. We have new desks at school.
26. None of the scientists, biologists, astrologists, or analysts could explain it.
27. My father is a fireman and he risks his life to save others.
28. There are many treasure chests at the bottom of the ocean.
29. I don’t eat the crusts on sandwiches.
30. My grandfather rests every afternoon before supper.
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