My cousin was too ill. He couldn't sit for the entrance examination last week.

He didn’t manage to win the race_______hurting his foot before the race.

When they ___________ for the beach the sun was shining, but by the time they arrived it had clouded over. 

She may still have a few fans in the world, but she is definitely past her________.

As an adult, I am independent_______my parents financially. 

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions 3 to 4

Her courage not only inspired her followers but moved her rivals as well.

Due to the nature of the earthquake, a much larger _______ of the population might be affected.

By the time we get there tonight, the film ____. 

This morning, I was made to clean the _______ carpet my father bought last year.

Last night Laura _______ a big diamond ring by her husband at her birthday party.

Jane is trying to get to sleep, so if you wake her up she will fly off the handle.

Did you have___________ good time at the party last night? 

There used to be widespread doubt about women’s intelligent ability, but it was totally nonsense.