EFFECT OF REDUCED FORMS ON ESL LEARNERS' INPUT ...

Ito – Effect of Reduced Forms on Input-Intake Process 120
APPENDIX B
Taped Instructions for Test
INSTRUCTIONS: In a moment you will hear twenty sentences. After you hear each
sentence, write it down in the appropriate space on your paper. Use the full form of each
word even though some of the words you hear may be contracted or blended together.
For example, if you hear the sentence “What’d ja do yesterday?” you should write down
What -- did -- you do yesterday? even though the first few words were contracted and
reduced to “What’dja.”
You should rely on your knowledge of English sentence structure as well as on the
sounds you hear. Think, and write quickly. The pauses between sentences will not be
too long. If you do not have time to write the full sentence or you cannot remember all
of it, write as much as you can—even if it is only the first few words. Each sentence will
be spoken only once and none of the sentences will be repeated.
If you have any questions about what you are supposed to do, raise your hand and ask
us.