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English Grammar Made Easy
English Grammar Made Easy
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Pronunciation Practice
Pronunciation Practice
Improve your English pronunciation with simple, practical lessons! Learn how to pronounce commonly confused words, recognize different sounds, and speak more clearly and confidently. Practice at your own pace with English Sprout.
Pronunciation Practice: RECORD
Pronunciation Practice: RECORD
The word record has two common pronunciations depending on how it's used.
Noun: RE-cord — stress the first syllable.
Verb: re-CORD — stress the second syllable.
Practice: Read each sentence aloud.
1. I listened to an old record.
2. Please record the meeting.
3. She broke the school record.
4. We will record a video.
Check Your Answers
1. Noun — RE-cord
2. Verb — re-CORD
3. Noun — RE-cord
4. Verb — re-CORD
Speaking tip:
Pay attention to which syllable receives the strongest emphasis. Practice saying each sentence twice!
Vocabulary & Word Usage
Vocabulary & Word Usage
Build your English vocabulary and learn how to use words correctly in everyday conversations. Explore commonly confused words, understand their meanings, and practice using them in sentences.
The Many Meanings of RECORD & Related Words
The Many Meanings of RECORD & Related Words
Vocabulary practice, video, and matching exercise.
Vocabulary practice, video, and matching exercise.
Vocabulary Practice:
Vocabulary Practice:
The Many Meanings of RECORD and Related Words
The Many Meanings of RECORD and Related Words
The word record has several meanings depending on the context.
Practice: Match each sentence to the correct meaning.
Meanings
A. A recording of sound or music
B. Information kept about past events
C. An outstanding achievement
D. An entry containing related information in a database
E. A device that records sound or images
Questions
1. She broke the world record in swimming.
2. The hospital keeps a record of each patient's visits.
3. My grandfather played his favorite record.
4. The database contains a record for every customer.
5. The reporter used a digital recorder during the interview.
Check Your Answers
1. C — Outstanding achievement
2. B — Information about past events
3. A — Sound or music recording
4. D — Database entry
5. E — Recording device
Learning Tip:
Context helps you understand which meaning of a word is being used.
Look at the surrounding words for clues!
Than vs. Then
Than vs. Then
Commonly Confused Words
Commonly Confused Words
Practice: Than vs. Then
Practice: Than vs. Then
Remember:
Than is used for comparisons.
Then refers to time or sequence.
Choose the correct word:
1. My sister is taller _____ me.
2. First, eat breakfast. _____ brush your teeth.
3. I would rather read _____ watch television.
4. We went shopping, and _____ we went home.
Check Your Answers:
1. than · 2. then · 3. than · 4. then
Capital vs. Capitol
Capital vs. Capitol
Commonly Confused Words
Commonly Confused Words
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