Changing Nasal Sounds in Connected Speech — C1 English Pronunciation Practice Test
About this practice test
Practise C1 English pronunciation by identifying changing nasal sounds in connected speech in recordings, with sound choices and playable examples.
What you’ll practice
Hear the difference
Recognise vowel and consonant contrasts in clear recordings.
Stress and rhythm
Identify strong syllables and emphasized words.
Listen and review
Replay each recording and learn from answer explanations.
What to expect:
8 questions with explanations to review after submission.
Study the questions and tasks
Work through the material below, or start the interactive practice above to complete an attempt. Try the exercises before opening any answer or transcript sections, then use them to review your work.
- Practice level
- C1. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.
- Question formats
- Single choice
How to approach this practice
Read the instructions and work through the questions before opening the answers.
Recording 1
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Green beans were served alongside the vegetables at the reception.
Recording 2
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Ten bikes had already been reserved for the visiting research team.
Recording 3
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Ten people were asked to protect the original drawings during transport.
Recording 4
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One problem remained unresolved despite the progress made during the workshop.
Recording 5
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Green tea was offered to everyone who attended the afternoon discussion.
Recording 6
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Ten seats were left available for participants arriving later that evening.
Recording 7
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Ten cars were waiting outside the centre when the announcement was made.
Recording 8
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Green glass was separated from the other materials before recycling began.
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Question 1 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Listen to the first two words. Which consonant sound ends the first word?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- /n/ — as in no
- /ŋ/ — as in sing
- /m/ — as in moon
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- /m/ — as in moon
In this recording, “Green” ends in /m/ before the next word. The following lip consonant changes /n/ to /m/ in this connected model.
/n/ — as in no: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.
/ŋ/ — as in sing: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.
/m/ — as in moon: In this recording, “Green” ends in /m/ before the next word. The following lip consonant changes /n/ to /m/ in this connected model.
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Question 2 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Listen to the first two words. Which consonant sound ends the first word?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- /ŋ/ — as in sing
- /m/ — as in moon
- /n/ — as in no
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- /m/ — as in moon
In this recording, “Ten” ends in /m/ before the next word. The following lip consonant changes /n/ to /m/ in this connected model.
/ŋ/ — as in sing: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.
/m/ — as in moon: In this recording, “Ten” ends in /m/ before the next word. The following lip consonant changes /n/ to /m/ in this connected model.
/n/ — as in no: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.
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Question 3 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Listen to the first two words. Which consonant sound ends the first word?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- /m/ — as in moon
- /n/ — as in no
- /ŋ/ — as in sing
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- /m/ — as in moon
In this recording, “Ten” ends in /m/ before the next word. The following lip consonant changes /n/ to /m/ in this connected model.
/m/ — as in moon: In this recording, “Ten” ends in /m/ before the next word. The following lip consonant changes /n/ to /m/ in this connected model.
/n/ — as in no: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.
/ŋ/ — as in sing: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.
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Question 4 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Listen to the first two words. Which consonant sound ends the first word?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- /n/ — as in no
- /ŋ/ — as in sing
- /m/ — as in moon
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- /m/ — as in moon
In this recording, “One” ends in /m/ before the next word. The following lip consonant changes /n/ to /m/ in this connected model.
/n/ — as in no: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.
/ŋ/ — as in sing: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.
/m/ — as in moon: In this recording, “One” ends in /m/ before the next word. The following lip consonant changes /n/ to /m/ in this connected model.
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Question 5 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Listen to the first two words. Which consonant sound ends the first word?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- /ŋ/ — as in sing
- /n/ — as in no
- /m/ — as in moon
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- /n/ — as in no
In this recording, “Green” ends in /n/ before the next word. The /n/ sound is retained before the following consonant.
/ŋ/ — as in sing: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.
/n/ — as in no: In this recording, “Green” ends in /n/ before the next word. The /n/ sound is retained before the following consonant.
/m/ — as in moon: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.
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Question 6 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Listen to the first two words. Which consonant sound ends the first word?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- /n/ — as in no
- /m/ — as in moon
- /ŋ/ — as in sing
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- /n/ — as in no
In this recording, “Ten” ends in /n/ before the next word. The /n/ sound is retained before the following consonant.
/n/ — as in no: In this recording, “Ten” ends in /n/ before the next word. The /n/ sound is retained before the following consonant.
/m/ — as in moon: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.
/ŋ/ — as in sing: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.
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Question 7 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Listen to the first two words. Which consonant sound ends the first word?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- /n/ — as in no
- /m/ — as in moon
- /ŋ/ — as in sing
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- /ŋ/ — as in sing
In this recording, “Ten” ends in /ŋ/ before the next word. The following /k/ or /ɡ/ changes /n/ to /ŋ/ in this connected model.
/n/ — as in no: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.
/m/ — as in moon: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.
/ŋ/ — as in sing: In this recording, “Ten” ends in /ŋ/ before the next word. The following /k/ or /ɡ/ changes /n/ to /ŋ/ in this connected model.
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Question 8 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Listen to the first two words. Which consonant sound ends the first word?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- /m/ — as in moon
- /n/ — as in no
- /ŋ/ — as in sing
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- /n/ — as in no
In this recording, “Green” ends in /n/ before the next word. The /n/ sound is retained before the following consonant.
/m/ — as in moon: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.
/n/ — as in no: In this recording, “Green” ends in /n/ before the next word. The /n/ sound is retained before the following consonant.
/ŋ/ — as in sing: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.
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