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Which of the following is a rule about word stress according to the text?
Which of the following is a rule about word stress according to the text?
- Stress on the first syllable is always correct
- Stress on the last syllable is always correct
- Stress can be added naturally by feeling the music of the language (correct)
- Stress on the penultimate syllable is always correct
What happens when the stress is on the first syllable of the word 'present'?
What happens when the stress is on the first syllable of the word 'present'?
- It becomes an adjective
- It becomes a noun (correct)
- It becomes a preposition
- It becomes a verb
What happens when the stress is on the second syllable of the word 'present'?
What happens when the stress is on the second syllable of the word 'present'?
- It becomes a noun
- It becomes an adjective
- It becomes a verb (correct)
- It becomes a preposition
Which of the following words can be both nouns and verbs depending on the stress?
Which of the following words can be both nouns and verbs depending on the stress?
What is a suggestion given in the text to understand word stress?
What is a suggestion given in the text to understand word stress?
Study Notes
Word Stress Rules
- A rule of word stress is that verbs often have the stress on the second syllable, while nouns often have the stress on the first syllable.
The Word "Present"
- When the stress is on the first syllable (pres-ent), "present" is a noun (e.g., a birthday present).
- When the stress is on the second syllable (pre-sent), "present" is a verb (e.g., to present a gift).
Words with Variable Stress
- The words "present", "record", and "project" can be both nouns and verbs, depending on the stress.
Understanding Word Stress
- To understand word stress, it is suggested to listen to native speakers and practice pronunciation regularly.
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Description
Test your knowledge of word stress rules in English with this quiz from EnglishClub. Learn about the two simple rules and discover some more complicated ones that can help you understand where to put the stress in words. Challenge yourself and see how well you can "feel" the music of the language!
