JAMB Use of English 2007 Question 65

Question 65

Word Stress

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

  1. A.intact
  2. B.integral
  3. C.negotiate
  4. D.about.
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Answer: B (integral)

Explanation

IN-te-gral is stressed on the first syllable; in-TACT, ne-GO-tiate and a-BOUT are not.