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GST 111 Likely Exam Questions GST 111 Objective Question

Question

Affixes which cause stress to move from one syllable to another are known as ------ affixes.
Options
A stress-neutral
B stress-conserving
C stress-bearing
D A. stress-moving
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Affixes that shift the primary stress to a different syllable when attached to a root word are formally classified as stress-moving affixes.

Hint

Adding these affixes changes which syllable you emphasize.

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