Phonetics Revision Quiz Part 3

Questions and Answers

Which word has a different pronunciation in its underlined part? A. favourit[e] B. famil[y] C. lang[u]age D. [a]ctivity

activity (correct)

language

family

favourite

Which word has a different pronunciation in its underlined part? A. radi[o] B. th[o]se C. pr[o]cess D. pr[o]fessor

those

radio (correct)

professor

process

Which word has a different pronunciation in its underlined part? A. wh[ea]t B. h[ea]t C. h[ea]vily D. l[ea]d

heat

wheat

heavily

lead (correct)

Which word has a different pronunciation in its underlined part? A. g[oo]d B. fl[oo]d C. f[oo]t D. f[oo]d

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Which word has a different pronunciation in its underlined part? A. f[a]rmer B. f[a]ther C. f[a]t D. f[a]r

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Which word has a different pronunciation in its underlined part? A. c[ou]ntry B. f[u]n C. s[u]mmer D. tr[u]th

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Which word has a different pronunciation in its underlined part? A. [ch]arity B. ma[ch]ine C. [ch]ildren D. [ch]arming

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Which word has a different pronunciation in its underlined part? A. [ch]apter B. [ch]arity C. [ch]emist D. [ch]urch

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Which word has the primary stress in a different position? A. measure B. insect C. mention D. attract

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Which word has the primary stress in a different position? A. arrive B. morning C. famous D. college

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Which word has the primary stress in a different position? A. release B. event C. single D. regard

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Which word has the primary stress in a different position? A. arrange B. advise C. provide D. private

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Which word has the primary stress in a different position? A. report B. orbit C. promise D. schedule

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While Tom and I __________, someone knocked at the door.

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While the teacher was explaining to the whole class, the bell __________.

rang Signup and view all the answers

While Lan __________ as a volunteer in the countryside, she met an old friend.

was working Signup and view all the answers

These games are challenging, __________ it's not easy to spend little time playing them.

so Signup and view all the answers

I didn't want to continue watching the show __________ it was more and more boring later.

because Signup and view all the answers

Smoking is extremely detrimental to health, __________ many people continue to smoke anyway.

yet Signup and view all the answers

Pop music is so popular, __________ the melody is simple and memorable.

because Signup and view all the answers

She thinks she ought to go to the university, __________ she wants to get qualifications for her dream job.

so Signup and view all the answers

Jylia said that she __________ there at noon.

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He __________ that he was leaving way that afternoon.

told me Signup and view all the answers

She said to me that she __________ to me the Sunday before.

had written Signup and view all the answers

I __________ him to sell that old motorbike.

suggested Signup and view all the answers

My parents reminded me __________ the flowers.

to plant Signup and view all the answers

I asked Martha __________ to enter law school.

if she was planning Signup and view all the answers

Nam wanted to know what time __________.

the movie began Signup and view all the answers

I wondered __________ the right thing.

whether I was doing Signup and view all the answers

E-books are typically __________ through a student's personal device.

accessed Signup and view all the answers

The company is funding research __________ into the causes of addiction.

project Signup and view all the answers

You __________ help the local people if you buy local products.

could Signup and view all the answers

If you want to help, remember __________ whenever you can.

to walk Signup and view all the answers

The damage to local communities that results __________ the arrival of huge groups of tourists.

from Signup and view all the answers

There will be some unforeseen consequences to the environment if we __________ ecotourism projects properly.

don't manage Signup and view all the answers

Animals will take more time to flee from danger if they __________ in cities and are bolder.

live Signup and view all the answers

If that hat costs much, I __________ a small one.

will buy Signup and view all the answers

If you __________ more carefully, you wouldn't have had so many accidents.

had driven Signup and view all the answers

If I spoke English, my job __________ a lot easier.

would be Signup and view all the answers

I will lend them some money if they __________ me.

ask Signup and view all the answers

Some of the waste materials can be __________ for reuse. A. redone B. recalled C. renewed D. preserved

renewed Signup and view all the answers

The need to recycle water and other materials is __________. A. doubtful B. hidden C. apparent D. ambiguous

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Study Notes

Phonetics and Stress Patterns

Identify words with different pronunciations based on underlined parts.
Examples include words like favourite, process, and charity with distinct vowel sounds.
Focus on words such as measure, arrive, and report to analyze primary stress placement.

Tense and Grammatical Structures

Understand continuous tense usage in sentences like "While Tom and I were talking."
Recognize the difference between simple past and past continuous tenses in context.
Modal verbs like could, would, and should are essential in conditional statements.

Conjunctions and Sentence Connectors

Distinguish functions of conjunctions like and, but, so, and nor in linking clauses.
Use appropriate conjunctions to connect ideas logically in sentences.

Reported Speech

Convert direct speech to reported speech correctly, paying attention to verb tense changes.
Examples include changing “I will be there” to "she said she would be there."

Recommendations and Suggestions

Learn structures for advising or suggesting actions, such as "I suggested he should..." or "I advised him to..."
Understand the nuances in phrasing recommendations.

Environmental Awareness and Recycling

Emphasize the importance of recycling and reducing waste for environmental sustainability.
Recognize terms like ecotourism and its potential impact when mismanaged.
Be aware of actions that can support local communities through responsible purchasing.

Vocabulary Development

Enhance vocabulary with synonyms such as accessed for stored and apparent for obvious.
Explore various forms of words, such as converting verbs to their base or participle forms for comprehension.

Practical Application of Grammar

Practice grammar through fill-in-the-blank exercises, focusing on context clues.
Apply conditional structures and indirect questions correctly in sentences.

Overall Comprehension

Review all examples to ensure understanding of pronunciation, stress, tense, conjunctions, and vocabulary.
Engage with the material through exercises that apply these concepts in varied contexts.

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Test your understanding of English pronunciation with this revision quiz focusing on identifying differing sounds in words. Choose the option that has a distinct pronunciation from the others in each question. This quiz will enhance your phonetic awareness and pronunciation skills.