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JAMB Use of English 2001 Question 47

Question 47

Word Stress

Identify the word that has the stress on the first syllable.

  1. A.competent
  2. B.misread
  3. C.resign
  4. D.compel
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Answer: A (competent)

Explanation

COMpetent is stressed on the first syllable; misREAD, reSIGN and comPEL are stressed on the second.