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C1 Advanced Pronunciation Work 20 minutes 8 questions

Joined Consonants Across Words — C1 English Pronunciation Practice Test

About this practice test

Practise C1 English pronunciation by identifying joined consonants across words 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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Did you notice whether the revised figures included the additional transport costs?

Recording 2

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Would you consider extending the deadline until the remaining evidence becomes available?

Recording 3

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Could you explain how the proposed changes would affect the smaller suppliers?

Recording 4

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Don't you think the results deserve a more detailed discussion before publication?

Recording 5

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Can't you see why the original assumptions were challenged during the consultation?

Recording 6

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Meet you outside the conference centre once the final session has finished.

Recording 7

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Did he mention whether the revised agreement required approval from both departments?

Recording 8

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Would he accept the recommendation if the financial concerns were properly addressed?

  1. Question 1 · Single choice

    Choose one answer.

    Listen to the first two words. Which consonant sound do you hear where they join?

    Return to the passage, recording or visual
    1. /d/ — as in day
    2. /tʃ/ — as in chair
    3. /t/ — as in tea
    4. /dʒ/ — as in jam
    Check answers and explanations
    Answer
    /dʒ/ — as in jam

    The words are “Did you”. In this recording: /dʒ/. Listen to the sound at the word boundary in this model.

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

    /tʃ/ — as in chair: 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.

    /dʒ/ — as in jam: The words are “Did you”. In this recording: /dʒ/. Listen to the sound at the word boundary in this model.

  2. Question 2 · Single choice

    Choose one answer.

    Listen to the first two words. Which consonant sound do you hear where they join?

    Return to the passage, recording or visual
    1. /tʃ/ — as in chair
    2. /t/ — as in tea
    3. /dʒ/ — as in jam
    4. /d/ — as in day
    Check answers and explanations
    Answer
    /dʒ/ — as in jam

    The words are “Would you”. In this recording: /dʒ/. Listen to the sound at the word boundary in this model.

    /tʃ/ — as in chair: 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.

    /dʒ/ — as in jam: The words are “Would you”. In this recording: /dʒ/. Listen to the sound at the word boundary in this model.

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

  3. Question 3 · Single choice

    Choose one answer.

    Listen to the first two words. Which consonant sound do you hear where they join?

    Return to the passage, recording or visual
    1. /t/ — as in tea
    2. /dʒ/ — as in jam
    3. /d/ — as in day
    4. /tʃ/ — as in chair
    Check answers and explanations
    Answer
    /dʒ/ — as in jam

    The words are “Could you”. In this recording: /dʒ/. Listen to the sound at the word boundary in this model.

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

    /dʒ/ — as in jam: The words are “Could you”. In this recording: /dʒ/. Listen to the sound at the word boundary in this model.

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

    /tʃ/ — as in chair: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.

  4. Question 4 · Single choice

    Choose one answer.

    Listen to the first two words. Which consonant sound do you hear where they join?

    Return to the passage, recording or visual
    1. /tʃ/ — as in chair
    2. /t/ — as in tea
    3. /dʒ/ — as in jam
    4. /d/ — as in day
    Check answers and explanations
    Answer
    /tʃ/ — as in chair

    The words are “Don't you”. In this recording: /tʃ/. Listen to the sound at the word boundary in this model.

    /tʃ/ — as in chair: The words are “Don't you”. In this recording: /tʃ/. Listen to the sound at the word boundary in this model.

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

    /dʒ/ — as in jam: 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.

  5. Question 5 · Single choice

    Choose one answer.

    Listen to the first two words. Which consonant sound do you hear where they join?

    Return to the passage, recording or visual
    1. /t/ — as in tea
    2. /dʒ/ — as in jam
    3. /d/ — as in day
    4. /tʃ/ — as in chair
    Check answers and explanations
    Answer
    /tʃ/ — as in chair

    The words are “Can't you”. In this recording: /tʃ/. Listen to the sound at the word boundary in this model.

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

    /dʒ/ — as in jam: 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.

    /tʃ/ — as in chair: The words are “Can't you”. In this recording: /tʃ/. Listen to the sound at the word boundary in this model.

  6. Question 6 · Single choice

    Choose one answer.

    Listen to the first two words. Which consonant sound do you hear where they join?

    Return to the passage, recording or visual
    1. /dʒ/ — as in jam
    2. /d/ — as in day
    3. /tʃ/ — as in chair
    4. /t/ — as in tea
    Check answers and explanations
    Answer
    /tʃ/ — as in chair

    The words are “Meet you”. In this recording: /tʃ/. Listen to the sound at the word boundary in this model.

    /dʒ/ — as in jam: 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.

    /tʃ/ — as in chair: The words are “Meet you”. In this recording: /tʃ/. Listen to the sound at the word boundary in this model.

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

  7. Question 7 · Single choice

    Choose one answer.

    Listen to the first two words. Which consonant sound do you hear where they join?

    Return to the passage, recording or visual
    1. /t/ — as in tea
    2. /d/ — as in day
    3. /dʒ/ — as in jam
    4. /tʃ/ — as in chair
    Check answers and explanations
    Answer
    /d/ — as in day

    The words are “Did he”. In this recording: /d/. Listen to the sound at the word boundary in this model.

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

    /d/ — as in day: The words are “Did he”. In this recording: /d/. Listen to the sound at the word boundary in this model.

    /dʒ/ — as in jam: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.

    /tʃ/ — as in chair: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.

  8. Question 8 · Single choice

    Choose one answer.

    Listen to the first two words. Which consonant sound do you hear where they join?

    Return to the passage, recording or visual
    1. /d/ — as in day
    2. /dʒ/ — as in jam
    3. /tʃ/ — as in chair
    4. /t/ — as in tea
    Check answers and explanations
    Answer
    /d/ — as in day

    The words are “Would he”. In this recording: /d/. Listen to the sound at the word boundary in this model.

    /d/ — as in day: The words are “Would he”. In this recording: /d/. Listen to the sound at the word boundary in this model.

    /dʒ/ — as in jam: Replay the recording and compare the target sound with the examples.

    /tʃ/ — as in chair: 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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