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Answer the true/false questions. Use small letters.

1. RP speakers do not pronounce the /h/ in house. true/false

2. H-dropping has been regarded as a marker of social position. true/false

3. Cockney speakers generally pronounce their aitches. (Cockney is a variety of English found in London). true/false

4. In which case would RP speakers drop their aitches?

a) What's his name? b) His name is Barry

5. Aitches are dropped in all regional accents. T/F

  

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