JAMB Use of English 2004 Question 97

Question 97

Word Stress

Choose the option that has the stress on the first syllable.

  1. A.circulation
  2. B.eleven
  3. C.impossible
  4. D.criticism
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Answer: D (criticism)

Explanation

'CRIticism' is stressed on the first syllable. 'circuLAtion', 'eLEven' and 'imPOSsible' are not.