JAMB Use of English 2008 Question 96

Question 96

Word Stress

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

  1. A.librarian
  2. B.immunize
  3. C.militia
  4. D.continuous.
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Answer: B (immunize)

Explanation

IM-mu-nize is stressed on the first syllable; li-BRA-ri-an, mi-LI-tia and con-TI-nu-ous on the second.