English Pronunciation and Error Identification

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Which word has a different pronunciation of the underlined part compared to the others?

limit

figure

billion

iron (correct)

Which word is stressed differently from the rest?

communication

education (correct)

information

competition

Identify the incorrect part in the sentence: 'Having lived here for seven years, my friend is used to speak English with all her classmates.'

to speak (correct)

seven years

Having lived

all her classmates

What is the synonym of 'discover' in the context of the sentence: 'They quickly read the questions and tried to find out the answers.'?

discover Signup and view all the answers

How has the world population changed between 1950 and the end of the twentieth century?

Increased from 2.5 to about 6.6 billion Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase describes the annual English-speaking Competition correctly?

happening once a year Signup and view all the answers

Which part of this sentence is incorrect? 'To grow well, a tree must be well-suited to the area where is it planted.'

is it planted Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'population explosion'?

A rapid increase in population growth Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the period of rapid population growth that began around 1950?

Population boom Signup and view all the answers

What was the global population approximately at the end of the 20th century?

6.6 billion Signup and view all the answers

What is projected to happen to the global population by the mid-21st century?

It will stabilize between 10 and 15 billion Signup and view all the answers

What has been observed in many developing countries regarding population growth?

Population growth rates are beginning to slow down Signup and view all the answers

In which context is the term 'in college' properly used?

To imply the general act of studying Signup and view all the answers

Which preposition is appropriate when indicating a method used for a purpose?

for Signup and view all the answers

What does the noun 'relatives' refer to in this context?

Family relationships Signup and view all the answers

What adjective correctly describes a region characterized by mountains?

Mountainous Signup and view all the answers

What is one characteristic of the population growth in the 20th century?

Unprecedented acceleration Signup and view all the answers

At what point did the global population reach more than 4 billion?

From 1970 to 1980 Signup and view all the answers

What was the approximate global population by the year 2000?

6 billion Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the population growth of the world is accurate?

It has been significant since 1950. Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'level out' mean in the context of population forecasts?

Stop moving up or down. Signup and view all the answers

What is forecasted about the global population by the mid twenty-first century?

It will stabilize around 10 to 15 billion people. Signup and view all the answers

How unprecedented was the population growth in the twentieth century?

It was unprecedented in scale throughout human history. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'forecasts' imply regarding future population expectations?

These are uncertainties based on current trends. Signup and view all the answers

What might happen to the total population in the coming decades according to recent forecasts?

It will stabilize after reaching levels between 10 and 15 billion. Signup and view all the answers

What significant demographic trend occurred in the twentieth century?

The world's population increased dramatically. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of global population growth, what was an important landmark year?

2000 marked the end of the twentieth century. Signup and view all the answers

What does the population growth forecast indicate about industrialized countries compared to developing ones?

Their growth has been notably faster in the past decades. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'manage to do something' imply?

To successfully achieve something Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase correctly reflects a past regret?

Regret having done something Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct form to express gratitude for someone's action?

Thank someone for doing Signup and view all the answers

How do you change a first conditional sentence into reported speech with past tense?

Change 'will' to 'would' Signup and view all the answers

What is an equivalent expression for 'If Mike does not have much money'?

Unless Mike has a lot of money Signup and view all the answers

Which option correctly conveys Sheila's success regarding her job?

Sheila managed to get a job. Signup and view all the answers

What does the structure 'regret (not) doing something' reflect?

A feeling of remorse about a past action Signup and view all the answers

In reported speech, what should 'I will come home before five' be changed to?

He said he would come home before five. Signup and view all the answers

What noun follows the adjective 'Full' in the context provided?

participation Signup and view all the answers

Which noun is appropriately derived from the verb 'know' to complete the sentence that mentions 'general'?

knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct plural noun needed after the article 'The' for representation from multiple schools?

representatives Signup and view all the answers

In the phrase, 'remind sb to do sth,' what is the correct form of 'set' to complete the sentence?

to set Signup and view all the answers

Which construction is used in the sentence 'He is often made to drink milk'?

passive voice Signup and view all the answers

What tense is used to express 'I am tired because I have been working all morning'?

present perfect continuous Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect best describes the statement 'Rivers usually flow to the sea'?

simple present Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase indicates that an action is completed in the sentence about May 2017?

happened Signup and view all the answers

How should the subject-pronoun agreement be reflected in the verb for 'Rivers'?

flow Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct expression of obligation to complete 'The students must be reminded ____ their homework'?

to submit Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pronunciation

limit, figure, iron, billion - The underlined part "i" is pronounced differently and with a long sound
great, available, raise, said - The underlined part "a" is pronounced differently and with a short sound
competition, education, communication, information - Emphasis is on the second syllable
athletics, marathon, faithfully, smoothly - Emphasis is on the first syllable

Error Identification

Having lived here for seven years, my friend is used to speak English with all her classmates. - The error is in the verb "speak" which should be in the gerund form: "speaking".
To grow well, a tree must be well-suited to the area where is it planted. - The error is in the phrase "where is it planted," which should be "where it is planted".
I bought four boxes, but I like the yellow ones. - The sentence is grammatically correct.
I think it's no good to tell him about that. - The sentence is grammatically correct.
The population of the world has been increased faster and faster. - The error is with the verb "increased". Use "increasing" instead, as "faster and faster" implies continuous action.

Synonyms

find out - discover
annual - happening once a year

World Population Growth

The population of the world in the 20th century grew significantly, especially after 1950.
The population was 2.5 billion in 1950 and grew to 4 billion by 1980.
The population of the world reached 6.6 billion by the end of the 20th century.
Population growth is expected to level out between 10 and 15 billion by the mid-21st century.

Prepositions

people of all ages
be equal to sb / sth
study in college - study in general at a college or university
method for sth - a method for a purpose or intention
visit relatives
mountainous region
Full participation
general knowledge
representatives from three schools
remind sb to do sth
be made to do sth
have been working all this morning
Rivers usually flow
The jury announced the results in May 2017

Verb Forms

manage to do sth or succeeded in doing sth - to successfully complete a task
regret to do sth - to express regret about having to do something
regret (not) doing sth - to express regret about a past action
thank sb for doing sth - to express gratitude to someone for their actions

Reported Speech

She said to Jack, "It's nice of you to visit me. Thanks." - She thanked Jack for visiting her.
He said, "If I catch the plane, I'll be home by five." - He said if he caught the plane, he would be home by five.
"Unless Mr. Mike has a lot of money, he will not buy a new house." - Mr. Mike will not buy a new house unless he has a lot of money.

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This quiz focuses on common pronunciation challenges in English, including sounds and syllable emphasis. It also includes error identification exercises to test your grammatical skills. Improve your understanding of phonetics and grammar through these engaging questions.