10 Questions
Where does stress fall in the word 'elephant'?
On the first syllable
Where does stress fall in the word 'garage'?
On the second syllable
Where does stress fall in the word 'October'?
On the first syllable
What function does stress seem to have in the sentence 'I want the red pen'?
To differentiate between 'want' and 'red'
What function does stress seem to have in the sentence 'I asked for chocolate ice cream'?
To emphasize the flavor of the ice cream
What function does stress seem to have in the sentence 'It was a bear I saw (not a dog)'?
To emphasize that it was a bear and not a dog
Does English utilize stress in other ways?
Yes, by changing the meaning of words
What is the missing word in the sentence 'There is a ________ in my schedule'?
Conflict
What is the missing word in the sentence 'Our schedules _________'?
Combat
In English, can length alone change the meaning of a word?
No, length has no impact on word meaning
Test your knowledge of suprasegmentals and stress patterns in English with this quiz. Identify where the stress falls in words like "elephant," "garage," and "October." Learn about audible indicators of stress and how it affects vowel duration and loudness.
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