From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress...

ENGLISH
WAEC 2023

From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress

cumulative

  • A. CU-mu-la-tive
  • B. cu-MU-la-tive
  • C. cu-mu-LA-tive
  • D. cu-mu-la-TIVE

Correct Answer: A. CU-mu-la-tive

Explanation

The correct stress for the word 'cumulative' is on the first syllable, making 'CU-mu-la-tive' the correct option. In English, stress refers to the emphasis placed on certain syllables in words.



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