Grade 10 midterm

Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently?

• architect

• programmer

• hairdresser

• agent

Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently?

• model

• locksmith

• possess

• costume

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others

• flexible

• groundskeeper

• operate

• ambitious

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others

• gardener

• developer

• performer

• photographer

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others

• receptionist

• solicitor

• repetitive

• paramedic

Robots can help people with dull and repetitive work. The word “repetitive” is CLOSEST in meaning to _____

• exciting

• varied

• rewarding

• monotonous

She's very creative and always coming up with new ideas. The word “creative” is CLOSEST in meaning to

• clever

• tiring

• imaginative

• thoughtful

She finds her new teaching job very stressful. The word “stressful” is OPPOSITE in meaning to ________

• demanding

• traumatic

• anxious

• relaxing

She's very enthusiastic about singing; that’s why she took part in this singing contest. The word “enthusiastic” is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____________

• eager

• apathetic

• avid

• humorous

They _____ his ability when they promoted him, he didn’t work as effectively as they thought.

• underestimated

• overestimated

• estimated

• estimate