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JAMB Use of English 2002 Question 58

Question 58

Word Stress

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

  1. A.export (noun)
  2. B.commute
  3. C.intend
  4. D.import (verb)
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Answer: A (export (noun))

Explanation

As a noun, EXport is stressed on the first syllable; comMUTE, inTEND and imPORT (verb) are stressed on the second.