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Phonetics and Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 69

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

digital

b)

personal

c)

excellent

d)

electric

2.

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

a)

similar

b)

symbolic

c)

effective

d)

eternal

3.

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

a)

successful

b)

cognitive

c)

different

d)

wonderful

4.

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

a)

efficient

b)

exciting

c)

distracting

d)

portable

5.

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

a)

convenient

b)

permanent

c)

attractive

d)

important

6.

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

a)

modernize

b)

organize

c)

indicate

d)

continue

7.

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

a)

graduate

b)

develop

c)

consider

d)

enable

8.

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

a)

concentrate

b)

benefit

c)

understand

d)

mobilize

9.

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

a)

introduce

b)

stimulate

c)

recognize

d)

emphasize

10.

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

a)

exercise

b)

volunteer

c)

calculate

d)

interview

11.

Personal ____ devices are useful for learning.

a)

electric

b)

electrical

c)

electronic

d)

electronical

12.

They're excellent learning ____. You can store information, take notes, write essays and do calculations.

a)

equipments

b)

tools

c)

gadgets

d)

techniques

13.

In English class yesterday, we had a discussion ____ different cultures.

a)

around

b)

about

c)

for

d)

from

14.

Mrs Dawson said that we were ____ our lesson in the library next Monday.

a)

having

b)

making

c)

reading

d)

going

15.

I really don't ____ the point of taking the exam when you are not ready for it.

a)

take

b)

have

c)

mind

d)

see

16.

If the examiner can't ____ sense of your writing, you'll get a low mark.

a)

take

b)

bring

c)

make

d)

understand

17.

I would prefer to go to university and do a ____ in International Studies, rather than start work.

a)

certificate

b)

result

c)

degree

d)

qualification

18.

My dad wants me to go university, but I'm in ____ minds about it.

a)

my

b)

two

c)

some

d)

different

19.

Most computers have enough ____ to store a vast amount of information.

a)

database

b)

document

c)

memory

d)

word processor

20.

You can't get into the Internet unless your computer has a(an) ____.

a)

access

b)

terminal

c)

web page

d)

modem

21.

Many people only use their computer as a ____. All they do is to write letters and reports on it.

a)

word processor

b)

template

c)

document

d)

spreadsheet

22.

The World Wide Web is made up of millions of ____ created by anybody from multi-media corporations to ordinary people like you and me.

a)

newsgroups

b)

chatrooms

c)

users

d)

sites

23.

On the web you can read ____ newspapers or magazines; you can watch videos, download music or buy anything.

a)

virtual

b)

online

c)

digital

d)

offline

24.

When I first started learning English ten years ago, I could hardly ____ a word - "hello", "goodbye", "thank you" was just about it!

a)

speak

b)

talk

c)

say

d)

tell

25.

I went to classes two evenings a week and I was surprised at how quickly I ____ progress.

a)

had

b)

made

c)

did

d)

produced

26.

I ____ a lot of new language from speaking with my host family and with other students from all over the world.

a)

picked up

b)

took up

c)

made up

d)

saved up

27.

Helen is much more confident with her English now. She can actually ____ a conversation with her teacher in English without difficulty.

a)

keep

b)

do

c)

improve

d)

hold

28.

If you're not sure what something means, ____ in your dictionary or use your electronic dictionary for help.

a)

check up

b)

look up

c)

translate

d)

interpret

29.

Whenever you hear a new word that you think is important, ____ in your notebook.

a)

keep it down

b)

put it down

c)

write it down

d)

spell it down

30.

She had to ____ her First Certificate Exam three times.

a)

study

b)

take

c)

make

d)

do

31.

I'm ____ for my English test tomorrow.

a)

focusing

b)

meditating

c)

remembering

d)

revising

32.

He'll have to ____ and work harder or he'll fail the exam.

a)

pull his socks up

b)

polish his head

c)

empty his washing basket

d)

stick his neck out

33.

Sally always hands in her homework on time and buys the teacher small presents. The other children hate her. She's such a ____.

a)

teacher's toy

b)

teacher's jewel

c)

teacher's pet

d)

teacher's sweet

34.

Electronic devices are bad for your eyes, and ____ from electronics could harm your body and cause permanent damage.

a)

wave

b)

radiation

c)

radiator

d)

emission

35.

Like children elsewhere, children in the US have greatly benefited ____ modern technology.

a)

of

b)

from

c)

in

d)

with

36.

Why don't we go to Lionel's for dinner tonight? - Is that the new restaurant ____ has just opened on the other side of town?

a)

which

b)

where

c)

that it

d)

which it

37.

Could you lend me some money? - I'd like you to give me one good reason ____ I should.

a)

that

b)

which

c)

why

d)

who

38.

What do you want to do this summer? - I think we should go somewhere ____ has plenty of sun and sand.

a)

who

b)

where

c)

when

d)

that

39.

Smartphones, laptops and tablets are the modern devices ____ have changed the way we think.

a)

what

b)

Ø

c)

whose

d)

that

40.

Students use smartphones to record their phone calls, ____ they later share with the class.

a)

Ø

b)

that

c)

which

d)

whose

41.

A tablet is perfect for people ____ work is to draw and write.

a)

who

b)

Ø

c)

which

d)

whose

42.

You can access the Internet, download programs and information ____ can help you understand the material and widen your knowledge.

a)

what

b)

that

c)

Ø

d)

who

43.

There are sites ____ you can record your own voice and listen to yourself.

a)

where

b)

when

c)

that

d)

which

44.

My teacher, ____ has been teaching for 25 years, finds it hard to make use of electronic devices in her teaching.

a)

she

b)

who she

c)

who

d)

whose

45.

That media player, ____ I often use to practise my English, has some great apps.

a)

Ø

b)

that

c)

what

d)

which

46.

The interactive whiteboard involves students directly in work in front of the board, ____ most of them love.

a)

that

b)

Ø

c)

which

d)

whose

47.

Qualifications are exam results ____ prove you have reached a certain level.

a)

which

b)

Ø

c)

that

d)

Both A and C

48.

In the USA, a public school is a state school, ____ is run by the government and is free to attend.

a)

that

b)

which

c)

who

d)

Ø

49.

This is the book in ____ Foster describes his experience of the war.

a)

that

b)

what

c)

where

d)

which

50.

Isn't that Tim, the boy ____ father owns a huge yacht?

a)

whose

b)

his

c)

which

d)

that

51.

Tina gave her ticket to the concert to John, ____ then sold it to Nick.

a)

which

b)

he

c)

who

d)

whom

52.

Which cinema did you go to? - The one they don't sell any popcorn!

a)

which

b)

where

c)

whom

d)

who

53.

That's the actor ____ autograph I got last year.

a)

whose

b)

who

c)

who's

d)

whom

54.

The book ____ she's most famous is Dance of the Dinosaur.

a)

in that

b)

to whom

c)

for which

d)

that

55.

Student social life revolves around the Student Union, ____ is the large yellow building opposite the library.

a)

Ø

b)

which

c)

that

d)

it

56.

Mr Forbes teaches a class for students ____ native language is not English.

a)

which

b)

who

c)

whose

d)

those who

57.

I have just found the book ____.

a)

you were looking for

b)

which you were looking

c)

for that you were looking

d)

you were looking

58.

I don't understand the assignment ____ the professor gave us last Monday.

a)

which

b)

that

c)

Ø

d)

All are correct

59.

Students ____ get below-average exam results do not have the best prospects.

a)

whose

b)

who

c)

Ø

d)

All are correct

60.

I live in a dormitory ____ residents come from many countries.

a)

where

b)

which

c)

in where

d)

whose

61.

Electronic dictionaries are now common in English classes. They can be very easily downloaded into your personal electronic device.

a)

Electronic dictionaries which can be very easily downloaded into your personal electronic device are now common in English classes.

b)

Electronic dictionaries, which can be very easily downloaded into your personal electronic device, are now common in English classes.

c)

Electronic dictionaries, that can be very easily downloaded into your personal electronic device, are now common in English classes.

d)

Electronic dictionaries can be very easily downloaded into your personal electronic device are now common in English classes.

62.

Electronic devices are bad for your eyes. Their radiation is very harmful.

a)

Electronic devices that their radiation is very harmful are bad for your eyes.

b)

Electronic devices which their radiation is very harmful are bad for your eyes.

c)

Electronic devices, whose radiation is very harmful, are bad for your eyes.

d)

Electronic devices whose radiation is very harmful are bad for your eyes.

63.

Electronic devices distract students from their studies. Students may play games, text, chat, and cheat.

a)

Electronic devices distract students, who may play games, text, chat, and cheat, from their studies.

b)

Electronic devices distract students who may play games, text, chat, and cheat from their studies.

c)

Electronic devices distract students from their studies, who may play games, text, chat, and cheat.

d)

Electronic devices distract students from their studies who may play games, text, chat, and cheat.

64.

They may feel sad and bad about themselves. This might affect their performance at school.

a)

They may feel sad and bad about themselves, this might affect their performance at school.

b)

They may feel sad and bad about themselves which might affect their performance at school.

c)

They may feel sad and bad about themselves, which might affect their performance at school.

d)

They may feel sad and bad about themselves, that might affect their performance at school.

65.

Now go back and read them at what you feel to be your normal w.p.m rate. You can comfortably understand at this rate.

a)

Now go back and read them at what you feel to be your normal w.p.m rate, the rate which you can comfortably understand.

b)

Now go back and read them at what you feel to be your normal w.p. m rate the rate at which you can comfortably understand.

c)

Now go back and read them at what you feel to be your normal w.p.m rate, the rate which you can comfortably understand at.

d)

B and C are correct.

66.

Some students prefer a strict teacher. This teacher tells them exactly what to do.

a)

Some students prefer a strict teacher, who tells them exactly what to do.

b)

Some students prefer a strict teacher who tells them exactly what to do.

c)

Some students prefer a strict teacher, that tells them exactly what to do.

d)

All are correct.

67.

Many devices offer apps. These apps use voice recognition technology.

a)

Many devices offer apps whose use voice recognition technology.

b)

Many devices offer apps, which use voice recognition technology.

c)

Many devices offer apps which use voice recognition technology.

d)

Many devices offer apps in which use voice recognition technology.

68.

This is my new tablet. It uses the latest digital technology.

a)

This is my new tablet that uses the latest digital technology.

b)

This is my new tablet which uses the latest digital technology.

c)

This is my new tablet, which uses the latest digital technology.

d)

This is my new tablet, that uses the latest digital technology.

69.

Most children aged 5 to 11 in England go to primary schools. These schools are largely co-educational.

a)

Most children aged 5 to 11 in England go to primary schools, which are largely co-educational.

b)

Most children aged 5 to 11 in England go to primary schools which are largely co-educational.

c)

Most children aged 5 to 11 in England go to primary schools that are largely co educational.

d)

Most children aged 5 to 11 in England go to primary schools where are largely co-educational.