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Primary stress and secondary stress are also called tonic and non-tonic stress.
- True
- False

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This quiz titled 'Stress' assesses understanding of phonetic stress patterns in English. It examines syllable prominence, stress in compound nouns, and the role of stress in verb pronunciation, enhancing linguistic accuracy and comprehension.

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All weak syllables are unstressed
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

In linguistics, stress refers to the emphasis or prominence placed on a syllable within a word. A weak syllable is one that does not carry stress and is pronounced with less emphasis. Therefore, it is correct to say that all weak syllables are unstressed.

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3.

A strong unstressed syllable and a weak unstressed syllable are equally prominent
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

A strong unstressed syllable and a weak unstressed syllable are not equally prominent. In poetry and language, a strong unstressed syllable is emphasized more than a weak unstressed syllable. This emphasis can be seen in the rhythm and stress patterns of words and phrases. Therefore, the statement is false.

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4.

The second syllable of the verb ‘desert’ is stressed.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The second syllable of the verb 'desert' is stressed. This means that when pronouncing the word, the emphasis is placed on the second syllable. In the word 'desert', the second syllable is 'sert'. To confirm this, you can try pronouncing the word and notice where the stress naturally falls.

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The primary stress goes on the second part of most compound adjectives.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

Compound adjectives are formed by combining two or more words to describe a noun. In most cases, the primary stress in compound adjectives falls on the second part of the compound. This is because the second part typically carries the main meaning or emphasis of the adjective. For example, in the compound adjective "hard-working," the primary stress is on "working" as it emphasizes the quality of being industrious. Therefore, the statement that the primary stress goes on the second part of most compound adjectives is true.

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6.

The morphological category of a word does not affect its stress placement.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The morphological category of a word can indeed affect its stress placement. Stress placement in a word is often determined by the specific rules of the language, and these rules can be influenced by the morphological category of the word. For example, in English, stress tends to fall on the first syllable of nouns, while it can vary in verbs depending on their morphological form. Therefore, the statement that the morphological category of a word does not affect its stress placement is false.

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7.

Trisyllabic nouns never have stress on the ultimate syllable
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Trisyllabic nouns can have stress on any syllable, including the ultimate syllable. Therefore, the statement that trisyllabic nouns never have stress on the ultimate syllable is incorrect.

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8.

Which syllable in ‘modernisation’ carries secondary stress?
- First syllable
- Preantepenult
- Antepenult
- penult
Correct Answer

A. First syllable

Explanation

The first syllable in "modernisation" carries secondary stress.

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9.

The first part of all compound nouns carries the stress.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Compound nouns are made up of two or more words that function as a single unit. In English, the stress in compound nouns usually falls on the second part of the word, not the first. For example, in the compound noun "bookshelf," the stress is on the second part "shelf." Therefore, the statement that the first part of all compound nouns carries the stress is false.

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10.

In which word does the second part receive primary stress?
- Well-known
- Underworld
- Night shift
- Changing room
Correct Answer

A. Well-known

Explanation

The word "well-known" receives primary stress on the second part, "known." This is because the stress falls on the second syllable of the word, which is typical for compound words in English. In compound words, the stress often falls on the second part of the word, as is the case with "well-known."

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Which syllable is stressed in ‘geography’?
- Preantepenult
- Antepenult
- Penult
- Ult
Correct Answer

A. Antepenult

Explanation

The syllable stressed in the word "geography" is the antepenult syllable. The antepenult syllable is the third syllable from the end of a word. In "geography," the syllables are divided as "ge-og-ra-phy," with the stress falling on the "ra" syllable.

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12.

The second part of ‘software’ is stressed
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The given answer is true because when we stress the word "software," the emphasis is placed on the second syllable, which is "ware." This means that when saying the word out loud, we pronounce the second syllable with more force or emphasis compared to the other syllables.

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13.

Which word has a different stress pattern?
- Illustrate
- Customise
- Advertise
- Interfere
Correct Answer

A. Interfere

Explanation

The word "interfere" has a different stress pattern compared to the other words. In "interfere," the stress is on the second syllable ("-fer-"), while in the other words, the stress is on the first syllable ("-il-", "-cus-", "-ad-"). This difference in stress pattern sets "interfere" apart from the other words.

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14.

The antepenult is stressed in the following words.
- University, differentiate, immediate
- Underestimate, characteristic, curiosity
- Communicative, capitalism, qualification
- Contaminate, industrialise, enthusiastic
Correct Answer

A. University, differentiate, immediate

Explanation

The antepenult is the third to last syllable in a word. In the given words, the antepenult is stressed in "university," "differentiate," and "immediate."

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15.

Which of the following statements is true?
- All strong syllables are stressed.
- All stressed syllables are strong
- All unstressed syllables are strong
- All unstressed syllables are weak
Correct Answer

A. All stressed syllables are strong

Explanation

All stressed syllables are strong because stress refers to the emphasis or prominence given to a particular syllable in a word. Strong syllables are those that receive stress or emphasis, while weak syllables are those that do not receive stress. Therefore, it can be concluded that all stressed syllables are strong.

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16.

In which word does the second part receive primary stress?
- Swimming pool
- Bus stop
- Global warming
- Sunrise
Correct Answer

A. Global warming

Explanation

In the word "global warming," the second part "warming" receives primary stress. This is because the stress is placed on the second syllable of the word, which is "war." The first syllable "glo" is unstressed.

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17.

The four factors of prominence are equally important.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The statement "The four factors of prominence are equally important" is incorrect. In the study of prominence, which refers to the emphasis placed on certain elements in a text or speech, the four factors (pitch, loudness, duration, and quality) are not equally important. Each factor plays a distinct role in conveying prominence, with pitch and loudness being the primary determinants. Duration and quality may also contribute, but to a lesser extent. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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18.

Which word has a different stress pattern?
- Outweigh
- Daydream
- Brainwash
- Stirfry
Correct Answer

A. Outweigh

Explanation

The word "outweigh" has a different stress pattern compared to the other three words. In "outweigh," the stress is on the second syllable "weigh." However, in "daydream," "brainwash," and "stirfry," the stress is on the first syllable "day," "brain," and "stir" respectively.

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19.

Which word has a stress-neutral suffix?
- courageous
- Poisonous
- Kitchenette
- Luxurious
Correct Answer

A. Poisonous

Explanation

The word "poisonous" has a stress-neutral suffix. The stress is on the second syllable "poi" and the suffix "-ous" does not affect the stress pattern of the word. In contrast, the other words have stress on different syllables due to the addition of the suffixes.

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20.

Which word has a stress-shifting suffix?
- Portuguese
- Solidify
- Encouragement
- Questionnaire
Correct Answer

A. Solidify

Explanation

The word "solidify" has a stress-shifting suffix. In this word, the primary stress is on the second syllable "li", but when the suffix "-fy" is added, the stress shifts to the third syllable "fy". This is evident when pronouncing the word as "so-LID-i-fy".

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Stress

Primary stress and secondary stress are also called tonic and non-tonic stress.

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All weak syllables are unstressed

A strong unstressed syllable and a weak unstressed syllable are equally prominent

The second syllable of the verb ‘desert’ is stressed.

The primary stress goes on the second part of most compound adjectives.

The morphological category of a word does not affect its stress placement.

Trisyllabic nouns never have stress on the ultimate syllable

Which syllable in ‘modernisation’ carries secondary stress?

The first part of all compound nouns carries the stress.

In which word does the second part receive primary stress?

Which syllable is stressed in ‘geography’?

The second part of ‘software’ is stressed

Which word has a different stress pattern?

The antepenult is stressed in the following words.

Which of the following statements is true?

In which word does the second part receive primary stress?

The four factors of prominence are equally important.

Which word has a different stress pattern?

Which word has a stress-neutral suffix?

Which word has a stress-shifting suffix?