2.A3.2

use appropriately some pronunciation, stress, rhythm, and intonation patterns of spoken English to communicate meaning accurately (e.g., pronounce final consonant sounds in past tense verbs [like d, wanted, answered] and plurals [books, pen s, wishes]; place stress on the first syllable of most compound words [handshake, toothbrush, bedroom]; articulate certain consonant sounds for increased clarity [tank, thank])