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C1 Advanced Pronunciation Work 20 minutes 8 questions

Retained and Omitted Consonants — C1 English Pronunciation Practice Test

About this practice test

Practise C1 English pronunciation by identifying retained and omitted consonants 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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Next week should give us enough time to discuss the revised proposal.

Recording 2

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Last month the committee agreed to reconsider the existing arrangements.

Recording 3

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Old friends gathered to celebrate the completion of the community centre.

Recording 4

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Kept calm by the quiet music, the speaker delivered her opening remarks without hesitation.

Recording 5

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Next year the organisation intends to review how the scheme is funded.

Recording 6

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Next April the researchers will collect evidence from several coastal villages.

Recording 7

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Old habits can be difficult to change even when the benefits are clear.

Recording 8

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Kept apart during transport, the samples arrived without any significant damage.

  1. Question 1 · Single choice

    Choose one answer.

    Focus on the end of the first word. Which sound or sound group do you hear?

    Return to the passage, recording or visual
    1. /st/ — as in last
    2. /ks/ — as in box
    3. /kst/ — as in next
    Check answers and explanations
    Answer
    /ks/ — as in box

    In this recording, “Next” ends in /ks/. The final consonant is omitted in this connected model.

    /st/ — as in last: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.

    /ks/ — as in box: In this recording, “Next” ends in /ks/. The final consonant is omitted in this connected model.

    /kst/ — as in next: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.

  2. Question 2 · Single choice

    Choose one answer.

    Focus on the end of the first word. Which sound or sound group do you hear?

    Return to the passage, recording or visual
    1. /s/ — as in sun
    2. /st/ — as in last
    3. /t/ — as in tea
    Check answers and explanations
    Answer
    /s/ — as in sun

    In this recording, “Last” ends in /s/. The final consonant is omitted in this connected model.

    /s/ — as in sun: In this recording, “Last” ends in /s/. The final consonant is omitted in this connected model.

    /st/ — as in last: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.

    /t/ — as in tea: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.

  3. Question 3 · Single choice

    Choose one answer.

    Focus on the end of the first word. Which sound or sound group do you hear?

    Return to the passage, recording or visual
    1. /ld/ — as in old
    2. /d/ — as in day
    3. /l/ — as in leg
    Check answers and explanations
    Answer
    /l/ — as in leg

    In this recording, “Old” ends in /l/. The final consonant is omitted in this connected model.

    /ld/ — as in old: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.

    /d/ — as in day: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.

    /l/ — as in leg: In this recording, “Old” ends in /l/. The final consonant is omitted in this connected model.

  4. Question 4 · Single choice

    Choose one answer.

    Focus on the end of the first word. Which sound or sound group do you hear?

    Return to the passage, recording or visual
    1. /t/ — as in tea
    2. /p/ — as in pig
    3. /pt/ — as in helped
    Check answers and explanations
    Answer
    /p/ — as in pig

    In this recording, “Kept” ends in /p/. The final consonant is omitted in this connected model.

    /t/ — as in tea: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.

    /p/ — as in pig: In this recording, “Kept” ends in /p/. The final consonant is omitted in this connected model.

    /pt/ — as in helped: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.

  5. Question 5 · Single choice

    Choose one answer.

    Focus on the end of the first word. Which sound or sound group do you hear?

    Return to the passage, recording or visual
    1. /kst/ — as in next
    2. /ks/ — as in box
    3. /st/ — as in last
    Check answers and explanations
    Answer
    /kst/ — as in next

    In this recording, “Next” ends in /kst/. The final consonant is retained in this model.

    /kst/ — as in next: In this recording, “Next” ends in /kst/. The final consonant is retained in this model.

    /ks/ — as in box: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.

    /st/ — as in last: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.

  6. Question 6 · Single choice

    Choose one answer.

    Focus on the end of the first word. Which sound or sound group do you hear?

    Return to the passage, recording or visual
    1. /ks/ — as in box
    2. /st/ — as in last
    3. /kst/ — as in next
    Check answers and explanations
    Answer
    /kst/ — as in next

    In this recording, “Next” ends in /kst/. The final consonant is retained in this model.

    /ks/ — as in box: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.

    /st/ — as in last: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.

    /kst/ — as in next: In this recording, “Next” ends in /kst/. The final consonant is retained in this model.

  7. Question 7 · Single choice

    Choose one answer.

    Focus on the end of the first word. Which sound or sound group do you hear?

    Return to the passage, recording or visual
    1. /d/ — as in day
    2. /ld/ — as in old
    3. /l/ — as in leg
    Check answers and explanations
    Answer
    /ld/ — as in old

    In this recording, “Old” ends in /ld/. The final consonant is retained in this model.

    /d/ — as in day: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.

    /ld/ — as in old: In this recording, “Old” ends in /ld/. The final consonant is retained in this model.

    /l/ — as in leg: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.

  8. Question 8 · Single choice

    Choose one answer.

    Focus on the end of the first word. Which sound or sound group do you hear?

    Return to the passage, recording or visual
    1. /pt/ — as in helped
    2. /p/ — as in pig
    3. /t/ — as in tea
    Check answers and explanations
    Answer
    /pt/ — as in helped

    In this recording, “Kept” ends in /pt/. The final consonant is retained in this model.

    /pt/ — as in helped: In this recording, “Kept” ends in /pt/. The final consonant is retained in this model.

    /p/ — as in pig: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.

    /t/ — as in tea: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.

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