JAMB Use of English 2004 Question 98

Question 98

Word Stress

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

  1. A.bachelor
  2. B.condemn
  3. C.afternoon
  4. D.intact
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Answer: A (bachelor)

Explanation

'BAchelor' is stressed on the first syllable; 'conDEMN', 'afterNOON' and 'inTACT' are not.