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JAMB Use of English 2003 Question 99

Question 99

Word Stress

Choose the option that has the same stress pattern as the given word: typist

  1. A.refuse (noun)
  2. B.superb
  3. C.propose
  4. D.rebel (verb)
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Answer: A (refuse (noun))

Explanation

'TYpist' is stressed on the first syllable, like the noun 'REfuse'. The others are stressed on the second syllable.