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JAMB Use of English 2004 Question 60

Question 60

Word Stress

Choose the option that has a different stress pattern from the others.

  1. A.ratify
  2. B.famous
  3. C.result
  4. D.taxi
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Answer: C (result)

Explanation

'reSULT' is stressed on the second syllable; 'RAtify', 'FAmous' and 'TAxi' on the first.