REVISION WEEK 30 11A4 2026

Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

• affected

• looked

• decreased

• washed

Answer explanation

The word 'affected' has a different vowel sound in the underlined part compared to 'looked', 'decreased', and 'washed', which all have a similar sound. Thus, 'affected' is the correct choice.

Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

• finished

• cooked

• attended

• laughed

Answer explanation

The word 'laughed' has a different vowel sound in the underlined part compared to 'finished', 'cooked', and 'attended', which all have a similar short vowel sound. Thus, 'laughed' is the correct choice.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

• advantage

• specific

• curious

• decision

Answer explanation

The word 'curious' has its primary stress on the first syllable (CUR-i-ous), while 'advantage' (ad-VAN-tage), 'specific' (spe-CIF-ic), and 'decision' (de-CI-sion) have stress on the second syllable. Thus, 'curious' differs in stress placement.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Independent teenagers can practice money-____________ skills by comparing prices before making purchases.

• measurement

• independence

• management

• motivation

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'management' as it relates to overseeing and coordinating activities, which is essential in various contexts, unlike the other options that focus on different concepts.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

.__________ about the advantages of higher education, Minh Phat decided to get the master’s degree.

• Knowing

• Having known

• Having knowing

• Knew

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Knowing' as it indicates an ongoing state of awareness or understanding, which fits the context better than the other options that imply past or incorrect forms.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

It was in the autumn of 2022 ___________ Lily got Covid-19.

• which

• when

• that

• who

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'that' because it is used to introduce a defining clause, providing essential information about the noun it follows. 'Who' refers to people, 'which' is for non-defining clauses, and 'when' indicates time.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Jolie was the last person ________ the bus after the filed trip to Cai Rang floating market.

• returning

• who returns

• that return

• to return

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'to return' as it indicates the infinitive form, which is often used to express purpose or intention. The other options do not fit grammatically in this context.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

School leavers often face the challenge of making a decision about which educational path to follow after high school.

• refusal

• choice

• avoidance

• delay

Answer explanation

The underlined word 'refusal' suggests a decision not to accept something. The closest meaning is 'choice', as it implies the act of selecting or deciding, which aligns with the concept of making a refusal.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Many universities hold entrance exams to assess the qualifications of applicants and determine their suitability for certain courses.

• exit tests

• admission tests

• placement tests

• proficiency tests

Answer explanation

The term 'admission tests' refers to assessments used to determine eligibility for entry into an institution, which closely aligns with the context of the question. Other options like 'exit tests' and 'placement tests' do not fit this meaning.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

A compulsory education system requires all individuals of certain ages to attend school.

• mandatory

• optional

• obligatory

• required

Answer explanation

The word 'mandatory' means required or obligatory. The opposite of this is 'optional', which indicates that something is not required and can be chosen freely. Therefore, the correct answer is 'optional'.