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.

• passed

• managed

• cleared

• threatened

Answer explanation

The word 'threatened' has a different vowel sound in the second syllable compared to 'passed', 'managed', and 'cleared', which all have a similar pronunciation pattern. Thus, 'threatened' 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.

• produced

• believed

• stopped

• laughed

Answer explanation

The word 'laughed' has a different vowel sound in the underlined part compared to 'produced', 'believed', and 'stopped', which all have a similar sound. Thus, 'laughed' 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.

• 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.

• limestone

• complex

• degree

• temple

Answer explanation

The word 'complex' has the primary stress on the second syllable (com-'plex'), while 'limestone', 'degree', and 'temple' have the primary stress on the first syllable. Thus, 'complex' differs in stress placement.

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.

In Australia, individuals have to pay a _____ of AU$1000 to AU$5000 for any damage to heritage sites.

• money

• budget

• revenue

• fine

Answer explanation

A 'fine' is a monetary penalty imposed for breaking a law or regulation, making it the correct choice. 'Money', 'budget', and 'revenue' do not specifically refer to penalties.

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.