1. Read aloud the pairs of words. Single out the phonemes which are contrasted: decree-degree, log-long, eddy-any
2. Define the number of syllables in the following words: Bobby, apple, classify
3. Provide these words with necessary stress marks: butterfly, pronunciation, ultra-modern
4. Analyse the sentence considering the following points: I would strongly advise you to try and acquire some relations as soon as possible.
a) find strong and weak forms;
b) find cases of assimilation;
5. Mark stresses and draw the scheme of the sentence which sounds complete and final: Her eyes, though questioning now, were persistently friendly.