English Pronunciation and Stress Patterns Quiz

Pronunciation Differences

• The word "fish" differs from "ill", "ink", and "high" in pronunciation.
• The word "row" differs from "wear", "swim", and "wife" in pronunciation.

Primary Stress Positions

• The word "different" differs from "natural", "negative", and "electric" in the position of primary stress.
• The word "answer" differs from "exist", "offer", and "carry" in the position of primary stress.

Vocabulary and Grammar

• "Expedition" is a suitable noun to describe a journey to the South Pole involving scientific experiments.
• The idiom "drop a brick" means to surprise or shock someone with sudden news.
• The phrase "different from" is the correct form to compare the brand of a car with others.
• The sentence "My brother intends to study abroad" indicates a future plan to improve language skills.
• The verb "was financed" is the correct form to describe the completion of a stadium's construction in 2000.
• The phrase "catch one's breath" means to hold one's breath in surprise or amazement.
• The verb "went out" is the correct form to describe the sudden loss of light during dinner.
• The phrase "disappointed their teachers and parents" indicates a feeling of letdown or discontent.
• The term "ecological balance" refers to the delicate balance of the environment in a particular area.
• The sentence "You will not understand the importance of English until you apply for a job" emphasizes the significance of English language skills in the job market.
• The superlative form "the largest" is the correct form to describe the size of a room.
• The verb "was preparing" is the correct form to describe the action of cooking dinner at the time of arrival.
• The tag question "wasn't it" is the correct form to ask for confirmation or agreement.
• The noun "bonus" refers to an extra payment or reward for good work.
• The indefinite article "an" is the correct form to use before the noun "orange scarf" because orange starts with a vowel sound.