Word Stress Patterns

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1.

What is word stress?
- A.
  
  Is the syllable in a word where you doesn't make enfasis and the vowel sound is shorter
- B.
  
  Is a word that is different to the other because the soud is high when you pronounce it
- C.
  
  Is the syllable in a word where you make enfasis and the vowel sound is longer
- D.
  
  Is the syllable in a word where you doesn´t make enfasis but the soun is longer
Correct Answer
C. Is the syllable in a word where you make enfasis and the vowel sound is longer

Explanation
Is the syllable in a word where you make enfasis and the vowel sound is longer

Every English word has a stress pattern. Using the correct pattern is even more important than using the correct sound.

If you say words using their correct stress pattern, it is easier for other people to understand you, even if you do not get every sound exactly right

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The two syllable words are usually stressed on :
- A.
  
  The second syllable
- B.
  
  The two syllables
- C.
  
  The first syllable
- D.
  
  None of the previous ones
Correct Answer
C. The first syllable

Explanation
In English, two-syllable words are typically stressed on the first syllable. This means that the first syllable receives more emphasis or prominence in pronunciation compared to the second syllable. Examples of such words include "happy," "table," and "apple." However, it's important to note that there are exceptions to this rule in certain cases, such as compound words or words with prefixes or suffixes. Nonetheless, the general pattern is to stress the first syllable in two-syllable words.

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Except for adjectives two- syllable words are usually stressed onthe first syllable
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Two-syllable words are not always stressed on the first syllable. While it is true that many two-syllable words are stressed on the first syllable, there are also many exceptions to this rule. Some two-syllable words are stressed on the second syllable, such as "re-LEASE" or "be-HIND." Therefore, the statement that all two-syllable words are stressed on the first syllable is false.

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For words that end in tion, sion or cian the stressed syllable comes just_________ the tion, sion or cian ending

Correct Answer
before

Explanation
For words that end in tion, sion, or cian, the stressed syllable comes just before the tion, sion, or cian ending. This means that the emphasis or accent in these words falls on the syllable before the ending.

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Which syllable is stressed in the following word? Photographic
- A.
  
  Graph
- B.
  
  To
- C.
  
  Pho
- D.
  
  Ic
Correct Answer
A. GrapH

Explanation
For words that end in ic the stressed syllable comes just before the ic

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6.

For words that end in –ical the stressed syllable comes just before the __________

Correct Answer
ical

Explanation
For words that end in -ical, the stressed syllable comes just before the suffix -ical.

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Scientific, is part of the two clear vowels together
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Scientific has two vowels together but they are in the same syllable and when two vowels are next to each other in a word, but in separate syllables they are both clear.

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Some verbs are made up of two words. Where are the two word verbs commonly stressed?
- A.
  
  None of the previous ones
- B.
  
  On the two syllables
- C.
  
  On the first syllable
- D.
  
  On the second syllable
Correct Answer
D. On the second syllable

Explanation
Two-word verbs, also known as phrasal verbs, are commonly stressed on the second syllable. This means that the emphasis is placed on the second part of the verb, typically the particle or preposition. For example, in the phrasal verb "take off," the stress is on the second syllable "off." This is a common pattern in English pronunciation for phrasal verbs, helping to distinguish them from other types of verbs.

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What is a compund noun?

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Word Stress Patterns

What is word stress?

The two syllable words are usually stressed on :

Except for adjectives two- syllable words are usually stressed onthe first syllable

For words that end in tion, sion or cian the stressed syllable comes just_________ the tion, sion or cian ending

Which syllable is stressed in the following word? Photographic

For words that end in –ical the stressed syllable comes just before the __________

Scientific, is part of the two clear vowels together

Some verbs are made up of two words. Where are the two word verbs commonly stressed?

What is a compund noun?