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Question
-eer in 'engineer' and -aire in millionaire are examples of ________ affixes.
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Certain suffixes carry the primary stress of the word themselves (e.g., engiNEER, millionAIRE). These are known as stress-bearing affixes.
Hint
Where does the emphasis fall in these words? On the suffix itself.