Choose the word that has the underlined letter(s) pronounced differ­ently from the rest.
A.excursion
B.sunburst
C.nurse
D.picture

Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others.
A.excursion
B.spacious
C.resume
D.pagoda

If you prepare well for important events in your life, you will be ________ when they come.
A.confident
B.confidence
C.confide
D.confidence

I often__________ mom a hand when she does the cooking.
A.borrow
B.give
C.help
D.take

Some people can work better under______ than the others.
A.pressure
B.emphasis
C.push
D.stress

______ hands is a popular gesture at business meetings.
A.Shaking
B.Moving
C.Holding
D.Touching

Mary often leaves home_____ work at 7 am every morning.
A.as
B.with
C.at
D.for

This summer is so hot. It’s ________ boiling outside.
A.so
B.very
C.not
D.________

By__________ this document, you accept all the terms and conditions.
A.sign
B.signing
C.a signature
D.a signal

“Stop__________ me”, the mother told her son.
A.to lie to
B.lying to
C.a lie with
D.telling lies