In each of the following questions, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable in which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lette...

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Use of English - 2015 Subject: English Language

Question 1 Report

In each of the following questions, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable in which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.

EDUCATION

Answer Details
The correct stress pattern for "EDUCATION" is option C: e-du-CA-tion. In English, the stress pattern can change the meaning of a word, even if the spelling is the same. In this case, the word "education" is stressed on the third syllable, "ca", making it e-du-CA-tion. Option A, e-du-ca-tion, places the stress on the first syllable, which is incorrect. Option B, e-DU-ca-tion, places the stress on the second syllable, which is also incorrect. Option D, e-du-ca-TION, places the stress on the fourth syllable, which is not correct either.

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