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GST 111 Likely Exam Questions GST 111 Objective Question
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Question

-eer in 'engineer'and -aire in millionaire are examples of affixes.
Options
A stress-neutral
B A. stress-moving
C stress-bearing
Correct Answer
D stress-conserving
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Suffixes like -eer and -aire carry the primary stress of the word themselves (e.g., engiNEER, millionAIRE). They are formally classified as stress-bearing affixes.

Hint

Say the words 'engineer' and 'millionaire'. Which syllable is the loudest/strongest?

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: Likely Exam Questions GST 111
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1394 of 1604
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