Choose the option that has the same stress pattern as the given word. downtrodden?

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JAMB 2005

Choose the option that has the same stress pattern as the given word.

downtrodden?

A. downgrading
B. prescribing
C. functional
D. internal

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Correct Answer: Option C

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downGRAding

preSCRIbing

FUNCtional

inTERnal

Downtrodden has its stress on the first syllable. However, Option A (Downgrading) can also have its stress on the first syllable according to the Oxford Dictionary making Option C the safest option.

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Choose the option that has the same stress pattern as the given word. downtrodden?

Correct Answer: Option C

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