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GST 111 English Suprasegmentals: Syllable, Stress, and Intonation SN-3 Objective Question
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What is the difference in stress between the compound noun 'GREENhouse' and the noun phrase 'a green HOUSE'?
Options
A There is no difference.
B In the compound, the first element is stressed; in the phrase, the second element is stressed.
Correct Answer
C In the compound, the second element is stressed; in the phrase, the first element is stressed.
D Both stress the first element.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The first element is stressed in compound nouns while the second element is stressed in noun phrases.

Hint

This stress difference helps distinguish between a special type of building and a house that is simply green in colour.

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: English Suprasegmentals: Syllable, Stress, and Intonation SN-3
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 967 of 1604
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