English Pronunciation and Stress Patterns Quiz

Study Notes

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.

"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.