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The document discusses different types of juncture used in speech: single bar juncture, double bar juncture, and double cross juncture. Single bar juncture indicates a slight pause between two thought groups in a sentence. Double bar juncture indicates a longer pause between thought groups. Double cross juncture characterizes a drop in pitch and responds to needs for punctuation like semicolons or colons. Examples are provided for how and when to use each type of juncture in speech.

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Juncture Practice

The document discusses different types of juncture used in speech: single bar juncture, double bar juncture, and double cross juncture. Single bar juncture indicates a slight pause between two thought groups in a sentence. Double bar juncture indicates a longer pause between thought groups. Double cross juncture characterizes a drop in pitch and responds to needs for punctuation like semicolons or colons. Examples are provided for how and when to use each type of juncture in speech.

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PLEDGE OF LOYALTY

We the member of the Graduating Classes, 2009 2010


imploring
the guidance of Divine Providence, do solemnly pledge to remain
true and loyal to the
ideals of our Alma Mater, the Baruya High School, by making
good use of the knowledge
and inspiration we have gained, whenever we may be, and in
doing this, we shall ever
strengthened and inspired to lead wholesome Christian Life and
better prepared to serve
God and Fellowmen.

Juncture
It is another measure of intonation.
It characterizes the passage from one sound to the next sound in
the stream of speech.
Basically, juncture interposes a temporary stoppage of the flow of
speech.
It suggests the need or propriety of pausing to obtain clarity in
thought relation.

Three Symbols of Juncture


1. Single bar juncture
(/)
2. double bar juncture
(//)
3. Double cross juncture
(#)
SINGLE BAR JUNCTURE
Indicates the need for a slight pause between two thought groups
in a sentence.
Example of two thought groups
We visited our students / who are sick.
One of the students / who are absent / are sick.
One / who gets irritated easily / is unhappy.

Note:
If the sentence consists only of one thought group, juncture
is no longer needed.
Ex.
My teacher teaches English well.
I am interested in Mathematics.
My brother topped the board examination for engineers.
A change of places of juncture in the sentence logically change
the meaning of the sentence
Ex.
My teacher said / the doctor is pregnant.
(Who is pregnant?)
(Ans. The doctor)

My teacher / said the doctor / is pregnant.


(Who is pregnant?)
( Ans. The teacher)

The principal said / the teacher is incompetent.


(Who is in competent?)
(Ans. The teacher)

The principal / said the teacher / is incompetent.


(Who is in competent?)
( Ans. The principal)
Better go / naked people dont mind.
(Who are naked?)
( Ans. The people)
Better go naked / people dont mind.
(Who is being asked to go naked?)
(Ans. The addresses, not the people)

DOUBLE JUNCTURE
Indicates the need for a longer pause between two, thought
groups in a sentence.
Appositive
Dr. Jose Rizal// our national hero// was born on June 19, 1861.
Mr. Ronald Pascual// the singing professor// teaches English.
The first gentleman// Miguel Arroyo// is also known as Jose Pidal
Pause before and after
non-restrictive clause
Mrs. Rosario B. Dela Cruz// who holds a doctoral degree//is my
daughter.

Mr. Joseph Gallego// who is a member of the bar// is the


incumbent President of MVGFC.
Mr. Juan Dela Cruz//who is still a freshman//is taking up medicine
in UST.
Pause before and after
parenthetical expressions
The president//together with fifty close friends//went to the United
States for a week.

The KC Members of Council 3692//accompanied by their grand


knight//went on caroling for three nights.

Ex-president Corazon Aquino// as well as Susan Roces//who led


the rallyist//asked GMA to resign.

Pause after verbal phrases


After eating, //the dogs all appeared satisfied.

Having finished the test,// I was allowed to go home.


Looking through the window,// I saw the children playing at the
plaza.
To memorize a poem,// you should read it many times.
Double cross juncture (#)
Characterizes a drop in pitch. The pausing time responds to a
need for semi-colon, colon or period.

Pause between clauses


A vision without action is a daydream;# an action without vision is
a nightmare.
To err is human;# to forgive is divine.
It is not what a man tells # but what he does # that makes him
great.
Study your lesson;#otherwise# Ill fail you.
If you cant say something good of your brother;# better say
nothing of him.

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