John, are you really planning to leave the team?
No, I haven't heard the details yet.
Really? I haven't caught up on that news yet. What's happening?
Yes, I've made the decision to resign. I think it's time for a change and to explore new opportunities.
This is the correct response.
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(C) is the best reply because the question is: “John, are you really planning to leave the team?”
The speaker wants to know if John is going to quit.
(C) starts with “Yes” and clearly says that John has decided to resign and gives a short reason.
It directly answers the yes-or-no question and adds useful information.
(A) and (B) do not answer the question; they talk about not knowing details, which does not fit because John himself should know his own plan.
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To resign means to formally quit a job or position, usually by giving your employer notice in advance. For example, if you're unhappy at work or have found a better opportunity, you might say, "I’ve decided to resign from my current role." The noun form, resignation, refers to the act of resigning itself—like the letter you write or the announcement you make. So, you might hear someone say, "She handed in her resignation yesterday." Both words are commonly used in professional settings, and it's important to be polite and clear when you resign.
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Arpabet: [r-ih0-z-ay1-n] IPA: /rɪˈzaɪn/ -
[r] /r/play_circle_filledTo create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low.
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[ih] /ɪ/play_circle_filledTo pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position.
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[z] /z/play_circle_filledTo create the 'z sound' z, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound.
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[ay] /aɪ/play_circle_filledTo pronounce the aɪ at the beginning of the sound, the tongue is low and touches the bottom, side teeth. Then as the jaw closes slightly, the body of the tongue moves upward until it is near the tooth ridge, similar to the position of a 'y sound'. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top, side teeth.
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[n] /n/play_circle_filledTo create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it.
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Arpabet: [r-eh0-z-ih0-g-n-ey1-sh-ah0-n] IPA: /ˌrɛzɪgˈneɪʃɚn/ -
[r] /r/play_circle_filledTo create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low.
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[eh] /ɛ/play_circle_filledTo pronounce the ɛ sound the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed.
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[z] /z/play_circle_filledTo create the 'z sound' z, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound.
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[ih] /ɪ/play_circle_filledTo pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position.
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[g] /g/play_circle_filledTo create the g, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The amount of aspiration used to produce a g is less than that for a k.
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[n] /n/play_circle_filledTo create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it.
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[ey] /eɪ/play_circle_filledTo pronounce the eɪ sound, begin with the tongue pushed somewhat forward but in a neutral position in the mouth. Then, as the jaw closes slightly, move the body of the tongue upward until it is near the tooth ridge--similar to the position of a 'y sound' y. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top teeth at the end of the sound.
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[sh] /ʃ/play_circle_filledTo create the 'sh sound' ʃ, air is forced between a wide groove in the center of the front of the tongue and the back of the tooth ridge. The sides of the blade of the tongue may touch the side teeth. The lips are kept slightly tense, and may protrude somewhat during the production of the sound. This sound is a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration.
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[er] /ɚ/play_circle_filledTo create the ɚ sound first raise the back of the tongue so that the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound.
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[n] /n/play_circle_filledTo create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it.
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