Long “a” in “ate” sound. “I ate a date on a plate with my mate.”
date
gate
hate
late
mate
plate
skate
state
locate
educate
indicate
suffocate
concentrate
illustrate
penetrate
operate
investigate
cultivate
appreciate
translate
hesitate
candidate
regulate
situated
Unstressed = “ut”
She’s passionate about chocolate.
To be desperate is unfortunate.
chocolate
fortunate
unfortunate
passionate
accurate
desperate
ultimate
immediate
immediately
private
delicate
adequate
affectionate
appropriate
approximate
climate
pirate
syndicate
considerate
articulate
corporate
immaculate
legitimate
literate
obstinate
ultimate
stress shift words – some words can be a verb, adjective or noun. We stress the “ate” in verbs but not in adjectives/nouns.
to separatestressed (verb) / “ut” unstressed (adjective)
moderate (verb) / (adjective)
deliberate (verb)(adjective)
estimate (verb)/ (noun)
elaborate (verb) /(adjective)
graduate (verb)/ (noun)
associate (verb)/ (noun)
delegate (verb)/ (noun)
Nouns or adjectives They sleepinseparatebeds. verb – Can you separate these papers for me?
I need a written estimate for the work.
I estimate the cost will be £2000.
This job is only open to graduates.
She’ll graduate from uni next year.
Many delegates attended the conference.
To delegate is a good skill.
Now write some sentences like these:
I ate some chocolate.
I’m a graduate with a certificate. It’s never too late to educate yourself.
And don’t forget the vowels: desperate separate
Now try this exercise
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Question 1 of 12
1. Question
This is some _______
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The correct spelling is chocolate
Question 2 of 12
2. Question
Do something straight away / now!
I need this _________!
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The correct word is immediately
Hint
Begins with i ends in ly
Question 3 of 12
3. Question
Something that is easily damaged or broken, or is weak, or small, graceful and attractive
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The correct word is delicate
Hint
Begins with d___
Question 4 of 12
4. Question
To be lucky
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The correct word is fortunate
Question 5 of 12
5. Question
An official document stating that you have passed an examination, successfully completed a course, or achieved the necessary qualifications to work in a particular profession
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The correct word is certificate
Hint
Begins with c_____
Question 6 of 12
6. Question
To pause before doing something, or to do something very slowly, usually because you are nervous, embarrassed, or worried
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The correct word is hesitate
Hint
Begins with h____
Question 7 of 12
7. Question
20th Feb, 19th July, 2/20/63, 5/6/1986, June 10th, Friday, 12th July – these are all
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The correct word is dates
Question 8 of 12
8. Question
Very worried and angry: The missing man’s family are getting increasingly ______. or Needing or wanting something very much: They are _____ for help.
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The correct word is desperate
Hint
Begins with d_____
Question 9 of 12
9. Question
used when you are thanking someone or showing that you are grateful:
We really ______ all the help you gave us last weekend.
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The correct word is appreciate
Hint
Begins with a___
Question 10 of 12
10. Question
to guess the cost, size, value, etc. of something: They ____ the journey will take at least five hours.
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The correct word is estimate
Question 11 of 12
11. Question
You don’t want to tell anyone because you want to keep it ________
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The correct word is private
Hint
Begins with p____
Question 12 of 12
12. Question
Showing or expressing strong beliefs, interest, or enthusiasm
She is _____ about teaching spelling. He’s ____ about music.