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UI Post-UTME Use of English 2022 (Model questions) Question 17

Question 17

Word Stress

Choose the option that correctly shows the stressed syllable in the word "elephant":

  1. A.EL-e-phant
  2. B.el-E-phant
  3. C.e-LE-phant
  4. D.e-le-PHANT
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Answer: A (EL-e-phant)

Explanation

Elephant is stressed on the first syllable: EL-e-phant.