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Word stress: two-syllable nouns and adjectives

Phonics · Word stress · A2 · 15 min. Most two-syllable nouns and adjectives are strong at the start (DOC-tor, HAP-py). Find the exceptions.

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Most two-syllable nouns and adjectives are strong at the start (DOC-tor, HAP-py). Find the exceptions.

Level
A2
Category
Phonics
Topic
Word stress
Time
About 15 minutes
Exercises
Gap-fill, Multiple choice, Speaking / writing task, Writing lines
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On the sheet

  • Gap-fill: Complete with a word from the box. Then say the sentence: the first sy
  • Multiple choice: Which word is different? The stress is not on the first syllable. Circ
  • Speaking / writing task: Write 3 sentences about people you know. Use happy, funny, clever, qui
  • Writing lines: Write here.