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UI Post-UTME Use of English 2022 (Model questions) Question 16

Question 16

Word Stress

Identify the option that correctly shows the stressed syllable in the word "banana":

  1. A.ba-NA-na
  2. B.BA-na-na
  3. C.ba-na-NA
  4. D.ba-na-na
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Answer: A (ba-NA-na)

Explanation

Banana is stressed on the middle syllable: ba-NA-na.