Word stress - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• JAMB 2006

Choose the option that has the same stress on the first syllable.

A. Frequent (verb)
B. Mature
C. Madam
D. Convict (verb)

Question 47:

• JAMB 2007

Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters.
association?

A. ASSociation
B. AssociaTION
C. AssociAtion
D. Association

Question 48:

• JAMB 2007

Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters.
capitalism?

A. CapiTAlism
B. CapitaLIsm
C. CaPItalism
D. CApitalism

Question 49:

• JAMB 2007

Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters.
advertisement?

A. AdVERtisement
B. AdvertiseMENT
C. AdverTISEment
D. ADvertisement

Question 50:

• JAMB 2007

Choose the option that has a different stress on the first syllable.

A. Intact
B. Integral
C. Negotiate
D. About