JAMB Use of English 2007 Question 66

Question 66

Word Stress

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

  1. A.conduce
  2. B.renewal
  3. C.calendar
  4. D.reproduce.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (calendar)

Explanation

CA-len-dar is stressed on the first syllable; con-DUCE, re-NEW-al and re-pro-DUCE are not.