Question

Decide in which sentences use is a verb and where it is a noun. Choose the appropriate pronunciation for each case. 1) Jack wants to use(Lju:z]/Uu:s) your mobile phone. Can he? 2) This is an old- fashioned use(Uu:z]/Uu: sl) of the word. 3) what is the use(Uu:zl/Uu:s) of sit- ting and waiting for the success to come? 4) He has got brains but will he use(Lju: zl/Uu sj) them? 5) what kind of shampoo do you use(Liu zl/iju sl)? 6) If something is of use(Uu:z]/Uu:s]) it is useful

Answer 1

1) ju:z 2)ju:s 3)ju:s 4)ju:z 5)ju:z 6)ju:z

Answer 2

Verb or Noun Usage of "use" and Pronunciation

1) Jack wants to use (verb) your mobile phone. Can he? - Pronunciation: [Lju:z] or [Uu:s] - In this sentence, "use" is used as a verb, indicating that Jack wants to utilize or operate the mobile phone.

2) This is an old-fashioned use (noun) of the word. - Pronunciation: [Uu:z] or [Uu:+sl] - In this sentence, "use" is used as a noun, referring to the act or application of the word in a particular way.

3) What is the use (noun) of sitting and waiting for success to come? - Pronunciation: [Uu:zl] or [Uu:s] - In this sentence, "use" is used as a noun, asking about the purpose or benefit of sitting and waiting for success.

4) He has got brains, but will he use (verb) them? - Pronunciation: [Lju:zl] or [Uu+sj] - In this sentence, "use" is used as a verb, questioning whether he will make use of his intelligence or not.

5) What kind of shampoo do you use (verb)? - Pronunciation: [Liu+zl] or [iju+sl] - In this sentence, "use" is used as a verb, asking about the type or brand of shampoo that the person utilizes.

6) If something is of use (noun), it is useful. - Pronunciation: [Uu:z] or [Uu:s] - In this sentence, "use" is used as a noun, stating that if something is of use, it is beneficial or helpful.

Please note that the pronunciation options provided are general guidelines and may vary depending on regional accents and dialects.