JAMB English Language 2021 Objective — Question 59

Question 59 of 60 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Which of the following has a different stress pattern? calibrate, syndicate, simplify, intestate

A. calibrate
B. syndicate
C. simplify
D. intestateCorrect

Explanation

'Calibrate,' 'syndicate' and 'simplify' are all stressed on the first syllable. 'Intestate' is stressed on the second syllable (in-TES-tate), making it the exception.

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