Choose the option that has stress on the first syllable.
English Language Past Questions
Study and practice English Language past questions with answers and detailed explanations. Then test your knowledge using our interactive CBT practice platform and prepare confidently for your upcoming examinations.
Take a test
Custom CBT
Create and set up a CBT environment with your preferred subjects.
JAMB CBT Simulator
Practice JAMB CBT with real UTME past questions in CBT format.
WAEC CBT Practice 2026 Simulator
CB-WASSCE styled past question practice.
NECO CBT Practice 2026 Simulator
SSCE & GCE styled past question practice.
Past Questions
4,668 questionsChoose the option that has the same stress as the given word.
dovetail
Choose the option that has the same stress as the given word.
apparent
Choose the option that has a different stress pattern from the others.
Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the option. The syllables are written in capital letters.
catholicism?
Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the option. The syllables are written in capital letters.
genealogy?
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
We have been living peacefully here but ....... hear rumours of war?
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
For beating...... his coursemate, Agbo was ..... from the university?
Choose the option that best best completes the gap(s).
Despite all preparations, the wedding did not ...... ?
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
Everybody is allowed to ....... his view on state matters?
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
Our neighbour was attracted by the ....... from my mother's cooking?
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
Olu brought his clothes and those of his ...... ?
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
The investigation Commission has treated all the ......submitted to it by the warning factions?
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
His father hardly misses the news because he goes about with his ....... radio?
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
I watched him as he ....... the hole?
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
The clubs were not ...... on a solid ethical base?
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
He wrote to you, .......?
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
The brave hunter killed the ...... in the forest?
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
your performance will improve if you ..... hard?
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
Did you have ....... when you went to visit the medical doctor?