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STRESS PATTERNS

Find the odd one out in each of the questions below

1. Which of these words does not have a oO stress pattern?

a. goodbye
b. hello
c. problem
d. correct

2. Which of these words does not have a oOo stress pattern?

a. cinema
b. computer
c. professor
d. banana

3. Which of these words does not have a Oo stress pattern?

a. morning
b. evening
c. Monday
d. mistake

4. Which of these words does not have a Ooo stress pattern?

a. Saturday
b. difficult
c. interesting
d. unhappy

5. Which of these words does not have a Oooo stress pattern?

a. supermarket
b. photography
c. fascinating
d. separated

6. Which of these words does not have a O stress pattern?

a. worked
b. talked
c. hates
d. wanted

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STRESS PATTERNS - answers

1. C. Problem is the odd one out. It has a Oo stress pattern

2. A. Cinema is the odd one out. It has a Ooo stress pattern

3. D. Mistake is the odd one out. It has a oO stress pattern

4. D. Unhappy is the odd one out. It has a oOo stress pattern

5. B. Photography is the odd one out. It has a oOoo stress pattern

6. D. Wanted is the odd one out. It has a Oo stress pattern.

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