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Based on the provided IPA notations, let's analyze the pronunciation of each word: Question 1: A. theater B. earth C. both D. weather - The words 'theater', 'earth', and 'weather' all contain the 'θ' (voiceless interdental fricative) or 'ð' (voiced interdental fricative) sound. However, the word 'both' contains the 'θ' sound, while the other three words have either the 'θ' or 'ð' sound in different positions. However, both 'theater' and 'earth' also have different vowel sound from the other two words. The correct answer is B, since it contains a 'ər' sound instead of the distinct vowel sounds like 'ieɪ' or 'ɛ'. Question 2: A. floating B. postcard C. crowded D. boat - The words 'floating', 'postcard', and 'boat' contain the 'oʊ' sound. However, 'crowded' contains the 'aʊ' sound, which is similar but not the same as 'oʊ'. The correct answer is C. Question 3: A. party B. glass C. plant D. plastic - The words 'glass' and 'plant' both contain the 'æ' (near-open front unrounded vowel) sound, while 'plastic' also contains the 'æ' sound. However, 'party' contains the 'ɑ' (open back unrounded vowel) sound. The correct answer is A. Question 4: A. chess B. champion C. machine D. match - The words 'chess', 'champion', and 'match' all contain the 'ʧ' (voiceless postalveolar affricate) sound. However, 'machine' contains the 'ʃ' (voiceless postalveolar fricative) sound. The correct answer is C. **Question 5:** Analyze: 'dishwasher' stressed at first syllable 'charity' stressed at first syllable 'housework' stressed at first syllable 'appliance' stressed at second syllable Therefore, 'appliance' has a different stress position to other words. Answer: A. appliance **Question 6:** Analyze: 'recycling' stressed at second syllable 'fantastic' stressed at second syllable 'reusable' stressed at second syllable 'solar' stressed at first syllable Therefore, 'solar' has a different stress position to other words. Answer: D. solar Here are the answers to the questions: 7. B. live 8. A. watched 9. A. so 10. B. hers 11. A. The palace 12. C. the B