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Which word best completes the sentence: My colleague was proud ___________ finishing the work in such a short time.
Which word best completes the sentence: My colleague was proud ___________ finishing the work in such a short time.
Which word best completes the sentence: Pauline ____________ me very much of a girl I used to know at university.
Which word best completes the sentence: Pauline ____________ me very much of a girl I used to know at university.
Which word best completes the sentence: A good friend will stand ____________ you when you’re having trouble.
Which word best completes the sentence: A good friend will stand ____________ you when you’re having trouble.
Which phrase best completes the sentence: They ________________ live with their grandmother in Ho Chi Minh city.
Which phrase best completes the sentence: They ________________ live with their grandmother in Ho Chi Minh city.
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Which word best completes the sentence: She was ______________ that she couldn’t speak any word.
Which word best completes the sentence: She was ______________ that she couldn’t speak any word.
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Which word has a different vowel sound compared to the others?
Which word has a different vowel sound compared to the others?
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What is the most suitable word to complete the sentence: 'You must be careful when you wash this ______________ silk blouse.'?
What is the most suitable word to complete the sentence: 'You must be careful when you wash this ______________ silk blouse.'?
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Which of the following correctly completes the sentence: 'Have you ever ________________ asleep at the movies?'
Which of the following correctly completes the sentence: 'Have you ever ________________ asleep at the movies?'
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Choose the most accurate option to fill in the blank: 'Amy’s date last night ____________. She liked him and he liked her, so they are going out again tonight!'
Choose the most accurate option to fill in the blank: 'Amy’s date last night ____________. She liked him and he liked her, so they are going out again tonight!'
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Which phrase best completes the sentence: 'To lend money to friends may sometimes succeed. ____________, it often leads to disaster.'
Which phrase best completes the sentence: 'To lend money to friends may sometimes succeed. ____________, it often leads to disaster.'
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What is the appropriate phrase to complete this sentence: 'We have bought extra food _____________ our friends stay to dinner.'?
What is the appropriate phrase to complete this sentence: 'We have bought extra food _____________ our friends stay to dinner.'?
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Identify the correct verb form to complete: 'I wish Mark would ___________ a little better when we have visitors.'
Identify the correct verb form to complete: 'I wish Mark would ___________ a little better when we have visitors.'
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Which option correctly completes this sentence: 'You shouldn’t stay at home so much. Get _____________ and make new friends.'
Which option correctly completes this sentence: 'You shouldn’t stay at home so much. Get _____________ and make new friends.'
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Study Notes
I. Phonetics
- Identify the word with a different pronunciation of the underlined part from a set of four options.
- Example words: dear, hear, bear, near.
- Focus on vowel sounds in words like sports, streets, plant, oasis, etc.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
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Options provided (A, B, C, D) to complete sentences.
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Key Vocabulary:
- Delicate: Referring to the fragility of the silk blouse.
- Set: Pertaining to setting an alarm clock.
- Fall: To describe an action of becoming asleep.
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Contextual Understanding:
- Treating someone nicely can be indicated through actions like holding parties or spending time.
- Describing successful social interactions, such as a date going well.
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Usage of Phrasal Verbs:
- Hang around: To casually spend time with someone.
- Get into touch: To connect or communicate with old friends.
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Sentence Structures and Connectors:
- Using 'In case' to express a condition.
- 'Though' to present contrasting ideas or exceptions.
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Identifying Correct Forms:
- Different grammatical forms such as past tense (fell vs. fallen) or gerunds (having).
- Proper use of prepositions, like 'proud of'.
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Contextual Idioms:
- "Stand by you" indicates loyalty during difficult times.
- "Get used to" emphasizes adjustment to new situations or experiences.
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Emphasizing Adjectives:
- Degrees of anger expressed through terms like 'very angry', 'too angry', and 'so angry’ to indicate varying levels of intensity.
Overall Tips:
- Pay attention to the context for vocabulary and grammar questions.
- Recognize patterns in pronunciation, sentence structure, and word usage.
- Practice differentiating meaning based on different word forms and their correct applications in sentences.
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Description
This quiz focuses on phonetics and grammar, presenting various scenarios where you must identify the differently pronounced word and complete sentences with the best option. It's designed to enhance your understanding of phonetic variations and grammatical structures.
