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LINKING WORDS/SOUNDS



D@N! P
Brazil

LINKING WORDS/SOUNDS
 

Hi, Dear teachers. Can you help me?

 

Can you tell the rules for linking words?

 I have a problem with the book I�m working. It�s say students should listen the sentences and say how many words are there and then they have the sentences written on their books to check.

 The question is I can�t understand if we count the words written or the words they here. For example, in the sentence: Everybody�s got a secret talent. I think there are 6 words, but the book says 5.

The same with the sentence: Let�s spend the night in any other town. I think there are 9 words, but the book says 8.

Can you explain why?

I�m so confused about linking words or words sounds.

 Thanks

30 Oct 2010      





erikaandel
Brazil

I �ve just sent you a PM.I hope it helps :)

30 Oct 2010     



Apodo
Australia

Contractions are shortened words and are counted as one word. They are made from two words, but become one word with an apostrophe.
 
Let �s = Let us  
Everybody �s =everybody has
 
Let �s go! - 2 words
Don �t! - 1 word

30 Oct 2010