Notice how two same or similar consonants blend into one to link words more smoothly. The final stops are not released.

1. a. I believe _ Veronica speaks _ Spanish.
   b. Of course _ she does. She’s from _ Mexico.
   a. That makes _ sense.
   
   
2. a. When’s the big _ game?
   b. Either this _ Saturday or this _ Sunday.
   a. Do you think they’ll _ lose?
   b. I hope not.
   
   
3. a. Keep _ practicing.
   b. You’re _ right, I need _ to.
   
   
4. a. You’ll _ love it.
   b. I suppose _ so.
   
   
5. a. It was a fun _ night but I need _ to go.
   b. Let’s _ stay a little _ longer.
   a. You stay, I’ll _ leave with _ them.
   b. Okay then, I’ll _ leave too.