JAMB Use of English 2006 Question 51

Question 51

Word Stress

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

  1. A.insight
  2. B.towards
  3. C.first-class
  4. D.instant
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (towards)

Explanation

un-FAIR is stressed on the second syllable, like to-WARDS. IN-sight and IN-stant are stressed on the first.