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GST 111 English Suprasegmentals: Syllable, Stress, and Intonation SN-3 Objective Question
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Why is it difficult to have fixed rules for predicting stress placement in English?
Options
A Because English stress is free and not fixed.
Correct Answer
B Because no one has studied English stress.
C Because all words are stressed on the first syllable.
D Because stress is not important in English.
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Many texts contend that there are no rules determining stress placement simply because English stress is free, unlike some other languages where stress is fixed.

Hint

Stress can fall on different syllables in different words.

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: English Suprasegmentals: Syllable, Stress, and Intonation SN-3
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 963 of 1604
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