JAMB English Language 2019 Paper

Concept:Stress pattern refers to the syllable that receives the most emphasis in a word.Explanation:The word “calender” is stressed on the first syllable: $\text{CAL-en-der}$.The word “aloud” is stressed on the second syllable: $\text{a-LOUD}$.The word “mechanic” is stressed on the second syllable: $\text{me-CHAN-ic}$.The word “convivial” is stressed on the second syllable: $\text{con-VIV-ial}$.Only “calender” has the stress on the first syllable, while the other options have stress on the second syllable.Therefore, “calender” has a different stress pattern.Answer:A. calender