Mastering English Language Concepts

What is the primary stress in the word 'photograph'?

• pho

• graph

• tog

• photo

How does stress affect the meaning of the word 'record'?

• Stress only affects the spelling of 'record'.

• Stress changes the pronunciation and meaning of 'record' from a noun to a verb.

• Stress has no effect on the word 'record'.

• Stress changes 'record' to a completely different word.

Identify the stressed syllable in the word 'information'.

• ma

• ma

• tion

• for

What is the difference between primary and secondary stress?

• Primary stress is the strongest emphasis in a word; secondary stress is a lesser emphasis.

• Primary stress is only found in nouns; secondary stress is only in verbs.

• Primary stress is used in all languages; secondary stress is unique to English.

• Primary stress is always at the beginning of a word; secondary stress is always at the end.

How many syllables are in the word 'unbelievable'?

• 3

• 5

• 6

• 4