Suprasegmentals and Stress Patterns in English
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Where does stress fall in the word 'elephant'?

  • On the third syllable
  • On the first syllable (correct)
  • On the fourth syllable
  • On the second syllable

    • Where does stress fall in the word 'garage'?

  • On the second syllable (correct)
  • On the third syllable
  • On the fourth syllable
  • On the first syllable

    • Where does stress fall in the word 'October'?

  • On the first syllable (correct)
  • On the fourth syllable
  • On the third syllable
  • On the second syllable

    • What function does stress seem to have in the sentence 'I want the red pen'?

    <p>To differentiate between 'want' and 'red'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What function does stress seem to have in the sentence 'I asked for chocolate ice cream'?

    <p>To emphasize the flavor of the ice cream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What function does stress seem to have in the sentence 'It was a bear I saw (not a dog)'?

    <p>To emphasize that it was a bear and not a dog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Does English utilize stress in other ways?

    <p>Yes, by changing the meaning of words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the missing word in the sentence 'There is a ________ in my schedule'?

    <p>Conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the missing word in the sentence 'Our schedules _________'?

    <p>Combat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In English, can length alone change the meaning of a word?

    <p>No, length has no impact on word meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

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