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UI Post-UTME Use of English 2022 (Model questions) Question 19

Question 19

Word Stress

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

  1. A.con-FU-sion
  2. B.CON-fu-sion
  3. C.con-fu-SION
  4. D.con-fu-sion
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (con-FU-sion)

Explanation

Confusion is stressed on the second syllable: con-FU-sion, as with most -sion words.