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PRACTICERule: When a word ends in a consonant and the next word begins with a vowel sound, connect the words with the consonant sound. Practice connecting the words that end in consonants with the words that begin with vowels.
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email account president of the company business acumen unique approach reports and presentations recovers and utilizes mind over matter cost increase trust is earned |
technological advantage competitive environment demand is growing industry-wide initiatives try to stand out think of new ideas research and development tools and supplies itís a result of the merger |
PRACTICEFor the items below, first mark the thought groups. Next, practice reading the sentences while connecting the consonants and vowels inside the thought groups. Read each one three times.
Shares of the company rose 15 percent.
The Dow Jones Industrial average is at an all-time high.
Airplanes are lightening up in order to reduce fuel costs.
Home equity loans are drying up for some people.
Turning out the lights will help save energy costs.
PRACTICEMemorize one of the sentences above and practice saying it while looking in the mirror. Focus on connecting the sounds within the thought groups.
Sometimes connecting can make your words sound like other words. However, your listeners will be able to understand your meaning by thinking about the context of your message.
| Look old → Look cold The sky → This guy |
Bad ear → Bad deer Enough is → Enough fizz |
Soup or → Super Jump up → Jump pup |
