JAMB Use of English 2012 Question 97

Question 97

Word Stress

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

  1. A.commute
  2. B.import(verb)
  3. C.intend
  4. D.export(noun)
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (export(noun))

Explanation

The noun EX-port is stressed on the first syllable; the verbs are stressed on the second.