Loading question...
You are in free guest mode. Timed Practice Revision List Attempt History Progress Tracking Create a free account to unlock these tools
Back to Questions
Prev Next
Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43825 Short The finest work
Instructions ›
You will hear a recording. Below is a transcription of the recording. Some words in the transcription differ from what the speaker said. Please click on the words that are different.
* Click on the words that are different from what you hear
Result:

Correct Transcript:

By the double crest of my fowl, and by the rose lining of my sweetheart's slipper! By all the horns of well-beloved cuckolds, and by the virtue of their blessed wives! The finest work of man is neither poetry, nor painted pictures, nor music, nor castles, nor statues be they carved never so well, nor rowing, nor sailing galleys, but children.
AI explanationShows the answer. Tap to open.
Printed "that", the speaker says "the"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "by the rose lining". Both words start with the same letter, so listen for the full word.

Printed "house", the speaker says "horns"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "all the horns of". Both words begin with 'h', so wait for the full word.

Printed "virtual", the speaker says "virtue"

Explanation: The speaker says "the virtue of their", not "virtual". Both start with 'v', and the printed word ends differently.

Printed "status", the speaker says "statues"

Explanation: Listen for "nor statues be they". They both start with the same letter, so listen for the ending.

"fowl" matches the audio

Explanation: "double crest of my fowl" looks rare or old, so it may seem wrong. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"painted" matches the audio

Explanation: "neither poetry, nor painted pictures" sits near many changed words and may trick you. The speaker says it exactly as printed, so do not click it.

The rest of this explanation is for members. Sign in free to read why the other options are wrong, key words and tips.

Sign in to read the full explanation

With a free account: Retry and compare every attempt.
Saving...