Phonetics and Grammar Practice Test 1

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Which word best completes the sentence: My colleague was proud ___________ finishing the work in such a short time.

  • over
  • on
  • of (correct)
  • about

Which word best completes the sentence: Pauline ____________ me very much of a girl I used to know at university.

  • recollects
  • remembers
  • recalls
  • reminds (correct)

Which word best completes the sentence: A good friend will stand ____________ you when you’re having trouble.

  • in
  • against
  • by (correct)
  • out

Which phrase best completes the sentence: They ________________ live with their grandmother in Ho Chi Minh city.

<p>used to (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which word best completes the sentence: She was ______________ that she couldn’t speak any word.

<p>too angry (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which word has a different vowel sound compared to the others?

<p>bear (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most suitable word to complete the sentence: 'You must be careful when you wash this ______________ silk blouse.'?

<p>delicate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly completes the sentence: 'Have you ever ________________ asleep at the movies?'

<p>fallen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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!'

<p>went well (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase best completes the sentence: 'To lend money to friends may sometimes succeed. ____________, it often leads to disaster.'

<p>However (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate phrase to complete this sentence: 'We have bought extra food _____________ our friends stay to dinner.'?

<p>in case (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the correct verb form to complete: 'I wish Mark would ___________ a little better when we have visitors.'

<p>behave (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which option correctly completes this sentence: 'You shouldn’t stay at home so much. Get _____________ and make new friends.'

<p>out (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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

  • Options provided (A, B, C, D) to complete sentences.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Usage of Phrasal Verbs:

    • Hang around: To casually spend time with someone.
    • Get into touch: To connect or communicate with old friends.
  • Sentence Structures and Connectors:

    • Using 'In case' to express a condition.
    • 'Though' to present contrasting ideas or exceptions.
  • Identifying Correct Forms:

    • Different grammatical forms such as past tense (fell vs. fallen) or gerunds (having).
    • Proper use of prepositions, like 'proud of'.
  • Contextual Idioms:

    • "Stand by you" indicates loyalty during difficult times.
    • "Get used to" emphasizes adjustment to new situations or experiences.
  • 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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