JAMB Use of English 2000 Question 33

Question 33

Word Stress

Select the word that has the same pattern of stress as the given word: ENORMOUS

  1. A.interest
  2. B.solution
  3. C.stupidly
  4. D.character
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (solution)

Explanation

ENORMOUS is stressed on the second syllable (e-NOR-mous), like so-LU-tion.