JAMB Use of English 2008 Question 95

Question 95

Word Stress

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

  1. A.bachelor
  2. B.forget
  3. C.cement
  4. D.ago.
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Answer: A (bachelor)

Explanation

BA-che-lor is stressed on the first syllable; for-GET, ce-MENT and a-GO on the second.