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Noun or verb

Shaun Wilden

Created on November 2, 2023

Is the right answer a noun or verb - the answer depends on the choosing the correct stress

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Noun or verb?

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Question 1/10

Which is correct? X means to make a recording of something.

RE-cord

re-CORD

Right!

re-CORD means to make a recording of something.

Next

Question 2/10

Which is correct? X refers to a gift.

PRES-ent

Pres-ENT

RIGHT!

PRES-ent refers to a gift.

Next

Question 3/10

Which is correct? X means to express disagreement or disapproval.

OB-ject

ob-JECT

Right!

ob-JECT means to express disagreement or disapproval.

Next

Question 4/10

Which is correct? X means to create or manufacture something.

PRO-duce

pro-DUCE

RIGHT!

pro-DUCE means to create or manufacture something.

Next

Question 5/10

Which is correct? X is an official document or license.

PER-mit

per-MIT

Right!

PER-mit is an official document or license.

Next

Question 6/10

Which is correct? X refers to a disrespectful or offensive comment.

IN-sult

in-SULT

RIGHT!

IN-sult refers to a disrespectful or offensive comment.

Next

Question 7/10

Which is correct? X means to be in disagreement or struggle with someone.

CON-flict

con-FLICT

RIGHT!

con-FLICT (means to be in disagreement or struggle with someone.

Next

Question 8/10

Which is correct? X means to abandon a person, cause or organisation.

DE-sert

de-SERT

RIght!

de-SERT means to abandon a person, cause or organisation.

Next

Question 9/10

Which is correct? X is the place where someone lives or an organization is situated.

AD-dress

ad-DRESS

RIGHT!

AD-dress is the place where someone lives or an organization is situated.

Next

Question 10/10

What did you notice about word stress? Nouns stress on the first syllable, and verbs on the second.

True

False

CONGRATS!

These examples highlight how changing the stress in a word can alter its meaning or usage. Word stress is essential for effective communication in English, as it ensures that your message is clear and correctly conveys your intended meaning.

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WRONG!

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