WAEC English Language 2019 Objective — Question 128

Question 128 of 145 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

43. (compare stress patterns)

A. sinister
B. convalesceCorrect
C. circumstance
D. relegate

Explanation

The other words have primary stress on the first syllable; 'convalesce' has its primary stress on the third syllable.

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