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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.
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Question 2/10
Which is correct? X refers to a gift.
PRES-ent
Pres-ENT
RIGHT!
PRES-ent refers to a gift.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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