All 139 questions from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
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Binetou's inquisitiveness is in sharp contrast with her sister's __
Inquisitiveness means eagerness to discover/curiosity; its opposite is indifference (lack of concern/interest).
Though at first it appeared an insignificant idea, it turned out to be quite __
Insignificant means unimportant/trivial; its opposite is remarkable (notable, striking).
After grasping the fundamental aspects of his job, Kwesi had to cope with more procedures, __
Fundamental means basic/foundational; its opposite is advanced (complex, higher-level).
The youth prefer discussing contemporary issues to __ ones
Contemporary means current/existing now; its opposite is archaic (out of date).
As erroneous as it might sound, the Headmaster's assumption was quite __
Erroneous means wrong/false; its opposite is correct (accurate, true).
Halima likes to dwell on trivial rather than __ matters
Trivial means unimportant; its opposite is weighty (serious, of importance).
We all know that Bola is insolent whereas Ade is __
Insolent means rude/disrespectful; its opposite is respectful (polite, courteous).
A few days after Musa's __ his sister longed for his departure
Departure means leaving; its opposite is arrival (coming to a place).
Algebra seems complicated, but with practice it becomes __
Complicated means difficult/intricate; its opposite is simple (easy to understand).
Mrs. Agide is unassuming whereas her twin sister is __
Unassuming means modest, not seeking attention; its opposite is loud (demanding attention).
At Christmas, employees of the Sugar Factory receive huge __
An extra reward given on top of regular pay, especially at Christmas, is called a bonus.
The exposed milk in the container has turned __
Milk turning bad appropriately collocates with 'sour'.
Not all activists champion __ causes
'Worthy' collocates with cause to mean a cause deserving respect/support.
The Mayor gave a glowing __ at the funeral of the city's only curator
A 'tribute' is something said/given to show respect, especially at a funeral.
At the end of __, the National Anthem is played on our radio station
Transmission refers to the broadcast; the anthem plays at the end of transmission.
The defence counsel was unable to convince the __ of John's innocence
A jury is the group that decides on guilt/innocence in a trial.
Unfortunately, corruption is the __ of most African countries
'Bane' means a cause of persistent trouble/unhappiness — fits 'the bane of'.
The __ results proved that the patient had hepatitis
A medical examination to determine a condition is a 'test' (e.g. blood test).
The new book has beautiful __ which make it attractive
Pictures/drawings in a book are called illustrations.
Their marriage was finally __ after years of hostility
A marriage is formally ended in law by being 'annulled'.
Can you imagine Oka behaving as if he has all the knowledge in the world? This means that Oka
To behave as if one has all the knowledge in the world (omniscient) is actually impossible, implying Oka does not really know much at all — an ironic/disapproving expression.
Akin is too full of himself. This means that Akin
'Full of himself' is a disapproving expression meaning someone thinks very highly of themselves — i.e. is too proud.
She slogged her guts out for the examination. This means that she
To 'slog one's guts out' means to work extremely hard at something difficult or boring.
I admire Modou: very few people can stomach all of Adaeze's insults. This means that Modou
To 'stomach' something means to tolerate/accept an unpleasant situation.
After months of battling with stroke, he is now a shadow of his former self. This means that he
'A shadow of one's former self' means to have much less health or strength than before — i.e. now frail.
Kura, you can't be too careful when dealing with Wang. This means that Kura
'Can't be too careful' means it is not a mistake to be extremely careful — in fact, one should be very careful with such a person.
Don't tell me another cock and bull story. This means that the speaker does not want to
A 'cock and bull story' is an obviously untrue story given as an excuse to deceive someone.
Had he confessed much earlier, she would have trusted him. This means that he
This is a conditional statement; the unfulfilled condition (confessing earlier) means neither the confession nor the trust actually happened.
Kola: You really worked hard to win the case. Didia: You don't know half of it. This means that it
'You don't know the half of it' means there is much more to the story than what is known — the case was even harder than Kola imagined.
Femi is too clever by half. This means that Femi
'Too clever by half' is a disapproving expression for someone who shows off their cleverness in an irritating way.
He was such a brilliant footballer!
In the context of a footballer's performance, 'brilliant' is closest in meaning to 'skillful'.
The politician is a fluent speaker.
'Fluent' (speaking smoothly and well) is closest in meaning to 'eloquent'.
Everyone has the urge to succeed in life.
'Urge' means a strong desire, closest in meaning to 'desire'.
When he heard the gunshot, he ran into a thick forest.
'Thick' describing a forest (closely grown, hard to get through) is closest to 'dense'.
That was a timely intervention.
'Timely' (happening at just the right/expected time) is closest to 'prompt'.
David is not only hardworking but also scrupulous.
'Scrupulous' (extremely careful/thorough) is closest to 'painstaking'.
We really have to be careful because the situation is rather tricky.
'Tricky' (requiring skill/care due to difficulty) is closest to 'difficult'.
I think that his essay is impeccable.
'Impeccable' means perfect/flawless, closest to 'faultless'.
There has been a marked change in her study habit.
'Marked' (noticeable, obvious) is closest to 'significant'.
He was directed to write the letter.
'Directed' (told/ordered officially) is closest to 'instructed'.
Every one of the students __ to be excited about the excursion.
The subject 'everyone' is singular, so the verb 'seems' is correct.
We should assist the poor, __?
'Should' (positive statement) requires a negative tag: 'shouldn't we'.
Either he or you __ to clean up the mess.
In 'either...or', the verb agrees with the subject nearer to it ('you'), so 'have' is correct.
If Musa had woken up earlier, he __ breakfast.
This is a third conditional (past unreal); 'would not have missed' is the correct form.
He would rather appeal the decision __ accept defeat.
'Would rather...than' takes the base form of the verb: 'than accept'.
The student complained that he __ the teacher.
In reported (past) speech, 'could not hear' is the correct past form.
My brother __ in Lagos for the past ten years.
The phrase 'for the past ten years' (continuing to the present) requires the present perfect continuous: 'has been living'.
I am totally disappointed __ such poor grades.
'Disappointed' collocates with the preposition 'with'.
He is a doctor but he dabbles __ politics now and then.
'Dabble' collocates with the preposition 'in'.
__ arrived before the manager.
Subject pronouns are required in subject position: 'Neither he nor I'.
The evening was rounded __ with a dance.
'Round off' means to complete an event pleasantly — correct phrasal verb.
I __ have done the dishes but I haven't had the time.
'Should have done' expresses an expected but uncompleted action.
I have heard all __ you said.
'That' is the correct relative pronoun qualifying 'all'.
Life in the city is __ challenging for the lazy.
'Much too' correctly modifies the adjective 'challenging'.
It is always __ that get the blame.
'I' is the subject pronoun required as the doer of the action in the relative clause.
He spends a __ deal of time studying.
'Great deal' is the correct fixed collocation (not 'large deal').
I guess he holds some kind of sensitive position in the company.
'Some kind of' correctly matches the singular uncountable use of 'position'.
He always gives __ for coming late to school.
'One... or the other' is the correct collocate to talk about one of two similar things.
You turn down the volume of the radio? I am trying to read!
'Will' is used here to request/ask someone to do something.
I know it's a secret, so I __ tell anyone.
'Shan't' (shall not) expresses a firm intention not to do something.
At the last minute, Amidu backed __ of the plan.
'Back out of' means to withdraw from a plan/agreement.
He __ be very handsome but I don't like him.
'Might' expresses the possibility that something is true although not likely enough to change the speaker's view.
During her early days in school, she __ study for hours.
'Would' refers to a repeated past action/habit.
He __ this morning in a dazzling white shirt.
'Turn out' means to appear/arrive somewhere, appropriate here.
The police have __ a warning to all residents of the area.
'Put out' means to issue/make available information to the public.
My parents taught me a lot of lessons, most of __ are difficult to forget.
'Which' correctly refers back to 'lessons' (a thing, not a person).
Sani __ on a banana peel and fell down.
The simple past tense 'slid' is appropriate for a single completed past action.
I look forward to __ from you.
'Look forward to' is followed by a gerund: 'hearing'.
I have made remarkable progress __ learning French.
'Progress' collocates with the preposition 'in' for an area of skill.
The beans have not been properly __.
The past participle of 'grind' is 'ground'.
An entrepreneur is a person who organises and manages any business enterprise, or one who combines other factors of —(71)— to start a business and make a profit. He possesses considerable initiative and is willing to take —(72)—. An entrepreneur can be a farmer, a dressmaker, a factory owner, a wholesaler, or a —(73)—. More often than not, it is best for an entrepreneur to start a business from scratch rather than —(74)— in or buy an existing business. One advantage is that he would be independent and not become a —(75)— or inherit some bad debt. The —(76)— of a good entrepreneur must include hardwork, innovation, creativity and confidence to make worthwhile decisions. As it takes a great deal of energy, time and money to operate one's own business, entrepreneurs must seek to possess good managerial —(77)— in order to manage their business successfully. But how useful is the entrepreneur to society? He is an innovator who develops new —(78)— and services to make life easier and more comfortable. He plans, organises, directs and controls his business activities effectively, thus minimizing wastage of limited —(79)— and enhancing productivity. Also, he creates employment and contributes to the generation of revenue for the government by paying taxes. Gap 71: ...combines other factors of __(71)__ to start a business
In economics, land, labour and capital are combined with entrepreneurship as 'factors of production'.
An entrepreneur is a person who organises and manages any business enterprise, or one who combines other factors of —(71)— to start a business and make a profit. He possesses considerable initiative and is willing to take —(72)—. An entrepreneur can be a farmer, a dressmaker, a factory owner, a wholesaler, or a —(73)—. More often than not, it is best for an entrepreneur to start a business from scratch rather than —(74)— in or buy an existing business. One advantage is that he would be independent and not become a —(75)— or inherit some bad debt. The —(76)— of a good entrepreneur must include hardwork, innovation, creativity and confidence to make worthwhile decisions. As it takes a great deal of energy, time and money to operate one's own business, entrepreneurs must seek to possess good managerial —(77)— in order to manage their business successfully. But how useful is the entrepreneur to society? He is an innovator who develops new —(78)— and services to make life easier and more comfortable. He plans, organises, directs and controls his business activities effectively, thus minimizing wastage of limited —(79)— and enhancing productivity. Also, he creates employment and contributes to the generation of revenue for the government by paying taxes. Gap 72: He possesses initiative and is willing to take __(72)__.
Entrepreneurs are characteristically willing to take business risks.
An entrepreneur is a person who organises and manages any business enterprise, or one who combines other factors of —(71)— to start a business and make a profit. He possesses considerable initiative and is willing to take —(72)—. An entrepreneur can be a farmer, a dressmaker, a factory owner, a wholesaler, or a —(73)—. More often than not, it is best for an entrepreneur to start a business from scratch rather than —(74)— in or buy an existing business. One advantage is that he would be independent and not become a —(75)— or inherit some bad debt. The —(76)— of a good entrepreneur must include hardwork, innovation, creativity and confidence to make worthwhile decisions. As it takes a great deal of energy, time and money to operate one's own business, entrepreneurs must seek to possess good managerial —(77)— in order to manage their business successfully. But how useful is the entrepreneur to society? He is an innovator who develops new —(78)— and services to make life easier and more comfortable. He plans, organises, directs and controls his business activities effectively, thus minimizing wastage of limited —(79)— and enhancing productivity. Also, he creates employment and contributes to the generation of revenue for the government by paying taxes. Gap 73: ...a factory owner, a wholesaler, or a __(73)__.
'Retailer' fits alongside wholesaler as a type of business owner.
An entrepreneur is a person who organises and manages any business enterprise, or one who combines other factors of —(71)— to start a business and make a profit. He possesses considerable initiative and is willing to take —(72)—. An entrepreneur can be a farmer, a dressmaker, a factory owner, a wholesaler, or a —(73)—. More often than not, it is best for an entrepreneur to start a business from scratch rather than —(74)— in or buy an existing business. One advantage is that he would be independent and not become a —(75)— or inherit some bad debt. The —(76)— of a good entrepreneur must include hardwork, innovation, creativity and confidence to make worthwhile decisions. As it takes a great deal of energy, time and money to operate one's own business, entrepreneurs must seek to possess good managerial —(77)— in order to manage their business successfully. But how useful is the entrepreneur to society? He is an innovator who develops new —(78)— and services to make life easier and more comfortable. He plans, organises, directs and controls his business activities effectively, thus minimizing wastage of limited —(79)— and enhancing productivity. Also, he creates employment and contributes to the generation of revenue for the government by paying taxes. Gap 74: ...rather than __(74)__ in or buy an existing business.
'Invest in' an existing business is the natural collocation here.
An entrepreneur is a person who organises and manages any business enterprise, or one who combines other factors of —(71)— to start a business and make a profit. He possesses considerable initiative and is willing to take —(72)—. An entrepreneur can be a farmer, a dressmaker, a factory owner, a wholesaler, or a —(73)—. More often than not, it is best for an entrepreneur to start a business from scratch rather than —(74)— in or buy an existing business. One advantage is that he would be independent and not become a —(75)— or inherit some bad debt. The —(76)— of a good entrepreneur must include hardwork, innovation, creativity and confidence to make worthwhile decisions. As it takes a great deal of energy, time and money to operate one's own business, entrepreneurs must seek to possess good managerial —(77)— in order to manage their business successfully. But how useful is the entrepreneur to society? He is an innovator who develops new —(78)— and services to make life easier and more comfortable. He plans, organises, directs and controls his business activities effectively, thus minimizing wastage of limited —(79)— and enhancing productivity. Also, he creates employment and contributes to the generation of revenue for the government by paying taxes. Gap 75: ...not become a __(75)__ or inherit some bad debt.
Becoming a 'partner' (and thus liable for shared debts) fits the context of inheriting bad debt.
An entrepreneur is a person who organises and manages any business enterprise, or one who combines other factors of —(71)— to start a business and make a profit. He possesses considerable initiative and is willing to take —(72)—. An entrepreneur can be a farmer, a dressmaker, a factory owner, a wholesaler, or a —(73)—. More often than not, it is best for an entrepreneur to start a business from scratch rather than —(74)— in or buy an existing business. One advantage is that he would be independent and not become a —(75)— or inherit some bad debt. The —(76)— of a good entrepreneur must include hardwork, innovation, creativity and confidence to make worthwhile decisions. As it takes a great deal of energy, time and money to operate one's own business, entrepreneurs must seek to possess good managerial —(77)— in order to manage their business successfully. But how useful is the entrepreneur to society? He is an innovator who develops new —(78)— and services to make life easier and more comfortable. He plans, organises, directs and controls his business activities effectively, thus minimizing wastage of limited —(79)— and enhancing productivity. Also, he creates employment and contributes to the generation of revenue for the government by paying taxes. Gap 76: The __(76)__ of a good entrepreneur must include hardwork, innovation...
'Features' (defining characteristics) fits best in listing hardwork, innovation etc. as entrepreneurial traits.
An entrepreneur is a person who organises and manages any business enterprise, or one who combines other factors of —(71)— to start a business and make a profit. He possesses considerable initiative and is willing to take —(72)—. An entrepreneur can be a farmer, a dressmaker, a factory owner, a wholesaler, or a —(73)—. More often than not, it is best for an entrepreneur to start a business from scratch rather than —(74)— in or buy an existing business. One advantage is that he would be independent and not become a —(75)— or inherit some bad debt. The —(76)— of a good entrepreneur must include hardwork, innovation, creativity and confidence to make worthwhile decisions. As it takes a great deal of energy, time and money to operate one's own business, entrepreneurs must seek to possess good managerial —(77)— in order to manage their business successfully. But how useful is the entrepreneur to society? He is an innovator who develops new —(78)— and services to make life easier and more comfortable. He plans, organises, directs and controls his business activities effectively, thus minimizing wastage of limited —(79)— and enhancing productivity. Also, he creates employment and contributes to the generation of revenue for the government by paying taxes. Gap 77: ...entrepreneurs must seek to possess good managerial __(77)__.
'Managerial skills' is the standard collocation for competencies needed to run a business.
An entrepreneur is a person who organises and manages any business enterprise, or one who combines other factors of —(71)— to start a business and make a profit. He possesses considerable initiative and is willing to take —(72)—. An entrepreneur can be a farmer, a dressmaker, a factory owner, a wholesaler, or a —(73)—. More often than not, it is best for an entrepreneur to start a business from scratch rather than —(74)— in or buy an existing business. One advantage is that he would be independent and not become a —(75)— or inherit some bad debt. The —(76)— of a good entrepreneur must include hardwork, innovation, creativity and confidence to make worthwhile decisions. As it takes a great deal of energy, time and money to operate one's own business, entrepreneurs must seek to possess good managerial —(77)— in order to manage their business successfully. But how useful is the entrepreneur to society? He is an innovator who develops new —(78)— and services to make life easier and more comfortable. He plans, organises, directs and controls his business activities effectively, thus minimizing wastage of limited —(79)— and enhancing productivity. Also, he creates employment and contributes to the generation of revenue for the government by paying taxes. Gap 78: He is an innovator who develops new __(78)__ and services.
'Products and services' is the standard business collocation.
An entrepreneur is a person who organises and manages any business enterprise, or one who combines other factors of —(71)— to start a business and make a profit. He possesses considerable initiative and is willing to take —(72)—. An entrepreneur can be a farmer, a dressmaker, a factory owner, a wholesaler, or a —(73)—. More often than not, it is best for an entrepreneur to start a business from scratch rather than —(74)— in or buy an existing business. One advantage is that he would be independent and not become a —(75)— or inherit some bad debt. The —(76)— of a good entrepreneur must include hardwork, innovation, creativity and confidence to make worthwhile decisions. As it takes a great deal of energy, time and money to operate one's own business, entrepreneurs must seek to possess good managerial —(77)— in order to manage their business successfully. But how useful is the entrepreneur to society? He is an innovator who develops new —(78)— and services to make life easier and more comfortable. He plans, organises, directs and controls his business activities effectively, thus minimizing wastage of limited —(79)— and enhancing productivity. Also, he creates employment and contributes to the generation of revenue for the government by paying taxes. Gap 79: ...thus minimizing wastage of limited __(79)__.
'Controls' fits with 'minimizing wastage' in the context of managing business operations.
An entrepreneur is a person who organises and manages any business enterprise, or one who combines other factors of —(71)— to start a business and make a profit. He possesses considerable initiative and is willing to take —(72)—. An entrepreneur can be a farmer, a dressmaker, a factory owner, a wholesaler, or a —(73)—. More often than not, it is best for an entrepreneur to start a business from scratch rather than —(74)— in or buy an existing business. One advantage is that he would be independent and not become a —(75)— or inherit some bad debt. The —(76)— of a good entrepreneur must include hardwork, innovation, creativity and confidence to make worthwhile decisions. As it takes a great deal of energy, time and money to operate one's own business, entrepreneurs must seek to possess good managerial —(77)— in order to manage their business successfully. But how useful is the entrepreneur to society? He is an innovator who develops new —(78)— and services to make life easier and more comfortable. He plans, organises, directs and controls his business activities effectively, thus minimizing wastage of limited —(79)— and enhancing productivity. Also, he creates employment and contributes to the generation of revenue for the government by paying taxes. Gap 80: Also, he creates employment and contributes to the generation of revenue... __(80)__.
'Resources' fits as the broad term for what the entrepreneur manages/generates through the business.
Choose the word that has the same VOWEL sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in: coin
Letters 'oi' in coin represent /ɔɪ/, also found in toy.
Choose the word that has the same VOWEL sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in: blow
Letters 'ow' in blow represent /əʊ/, also found in road.
Choose the word that has the same VOWEL sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in: lawyer
Letters 'er' in lawyer represent schwa /ə/, also found in adapt.
Choose the word that has the same VOWEL sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in: decided
The 'e' in the last syllable of decided is a short /ɪ/, also found in hid.
Choose the word that has the same VOWEL sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in: cup
Letter 'u' in cup produces /ʌ/, also found in oven.
Choose the word that has the same VOWEL sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in: pure
Letters 'ure' in pure represent the diphthong /ʊə/, also found in sure.
Choose the word that has the same VOWEL sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in: how
Letters 'ow' in how are pronounced /aʊ/, also found in drought.
Choose the word that has the same VOWEL sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in: short
Letters 'or' in short represent the long vowel /ɔː/, also found in jaw.
Choose the word that has the same VOWEL sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in: stew
Letters 'ew' in stew represent the long vowel /uː/, also found in blue.
Choose the word that has the same VOWEL sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in: could
Letters 'oul' in could produce a short vowel /ʊ/, also found in pull.
Choose the word that has the same VOWEL sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in: league
Letters 'ea' in league represent the long vowel /iː/, also found in people.
Choose the word that has the same VOWEL sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in: high
Letters 'igh' in high represent the diphthong /aɪ/, also found in bye.
Choose the word that has the same VOWEL sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in: stay
Letters 'ay' in stay are pronounced /eɪ/, also found in rake.
Choose the word that has the same VOWEL sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in: burn
Letters 'ur' in burn are pronounced /ɜː/, also found in girl.
Choose the word that has the same VOWEL sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in: parse
Letters 'ar' in parse produce the long vowel /ɑː/, also found in chart.
Choose the word that has the same CONSONANT sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in: kin
Letter 'k' in kin represents the plosive /k/, also found in scheme.
Choose the word that has the same CONSONANT sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in: same
Letter 's' in same represents the voiceless /s/, also found in loose.
Choose the word that has the same CONSONANT sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in: tax
Letter 'x' in tax represents the cluster /ks/, also found in lacks.
Choose the word that has the same CONSONANT sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in: zero
Letter 'z' in zero represents the voiced /z/, also found in days.
Choose the word that has the same CONSONANT sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in: flame
Letter 'f' in flame is represented by 'ph', also found in photo.
Choose the word that has the same CONSONANT sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in: cheek
Letters 'ch' in cheek represent the voiceless affricate /tʃ/, also found in cheque.
Choose the word that has the same CONSONANT sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in: apt
Letters 'pt' in apt produce a cluster /pt/, also found in taped.
Choose the word that has the same CONSONANT sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in: sing
Letters 'ng' in sing are pronounced as the nasal /ŋ/, also found in kingship.
Choose the word that has the same CONSONANT sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in: shadow
Letters 'sh' in shadow represent the fricative /ʃ/, also found in thrash.
Choose the word that has the same CONSONANT sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in: wept
Letter 't' in wept is the voiceless alveolar /t/, also found in stopped.
Choose the word that has the same CONSONANT sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in: strict
Letters 'ct' in strict produce the cluster /kt/, also found in inflict.
Choose the word that has the same CONSONANT sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in: jump
Letter 'j' in jump represents the voiced affricate /dʒ/, also found in digest.
Choose the word that has the same CONSONANT sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in: scratch
Letters 'scr' in scratch produce a cluster of three sounds, also found in screen.
Choose the word that has the same CONSONANT sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in: think
Letters 'th' in think are the voiceless dental /θ/, also found in tooth.
Choose the word that rhymes with: leisure
The last three consecutive sounds in leisure are /e/, /ʒ/ and /ə/, same as measure.
Choose the word that rhymes with: ballet
The last three consecutive sounds in ballet are /æ/, /l/ and /eɪ/, same as chalet.
Choose the word that rhymes with: imbue
The last two consecutive sounds in imbue are /j/ and /uː/, same as undue.
Choose the word that rhymes with: waste
The last three consecutive sounds in waste are /eɪ/, /s/ and /t/, same as placed.
Choose the word that rhymes with: thrive
The last three consecutive sounds in thrive are /r/, /aɪ/ and /v/, same as arrive.
Choose the option with the correct stress for: installation
'Installation' has its primary stress on the third syllable: in-stal-LA-tion.
Choose the option with the correct stress for: unwillingness
'Unwillingness' has its primary stress on the second syllable: un-WIL-ling-ness.
Choose the option with the correct stress for: circumstances
'Circumstances' is stressed on the first syllable: CIR-cum-stan-ces.
Choose the option with the correct stress for: manipulate
'Manipulate' is stressed on the second syllable: ma-NI-pu-late.
Choose the option with the correct stress for: apologize
'Apologize' is stressed on the second syllable: a-POL-o-gize.
Identify the word with a stress pattern different from the other three.
Only 'amplify' is stressed on the first syllable; the other words are stressed on the second syllable.
Identify the word with a stress pattern different from the other three.
Only 'interest' is stressed on the first syllable; the other words are stressed on the second syllable.
Identify the word with a stress pattern different from the other three.
Only 'concept' is stressed on the first syllable; the other words are stressed on the second syllable.
Identify the word with a stress pattern different from the other three.
Only 'motionless' is stressed on the first syllable; the other words are stressed on the second syllable.
Identify the word with a stress pattern different from the other three.
'Cartoon' is stressed on the second syllable, while the other words are stressed on the first syllable.
AYO asked Mary to come today. Choose the question to which this is the appropriate answer.
The emphasis on 'AYO' answers a question about WHO asked Mary, re-echoed in option A's question.
Wood is cheap in the South THIS year. Choose the question to which this is the appropriate answer.
The emphasis on 'THIS' answers a question about WHEN wood is cheap, matching option D's contrast with 'every year'.
NEW students should pay tuition fees. Choose the question to which this is the appropriate answer.
The emphasis on 'NEW' answers a question contrasting new vs old students, matching option B.
Dad requested the DRIVER to open the door. Choose the question to which this is the appropriate answer.
The emphasis on 'DRIVER' answers a question contrasting driver vs another person (e.g. gardener), matching option C.
Ade's BICYCLE is made of steel. Choose the question to which this is the appropriate answer.
The emphasis on 'BICYCLE' answers a question contrasting bicycle vs another item (e.g. car), matching option B.
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol: /u/
Letters 'oo' in book represent the short /u/, not the long /uː/ found in the other words.
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol: /e/
Letters 'ay' in says represent the short vowel /e/; the other words have a different vowel sound.
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol: /ɔː/
Letters 'aw' in law represent the long vowel /ɔː/.
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol: /b/
Letter 'b' in bugle represents the plosive /b/; in the other words the 'b' is silent.
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol: /eɪ/
Letters 'eigh' in neigh represent the diphthong /eɪ/.
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol: /ɪə/
Letters 'ear' in dear represent the diphthong /ɪə/.
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol: /aʊ/
Letters 'ow' in howl are pronounced as the diphthong /aʊ/.
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol: /ð/
Letters 'th' in smooth represent the voiced interdental sound /ð/; the other words have the voiceless /θ/.
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol: /n/
Letter 'n' in knock represents the nasal sound /n/; in the other words the 'n' behaves differently or is silent.
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol: /j/
Letter 'c' in cue produces a cluster /kj/, in which /j/ is one of the component sounds.
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