Underline The Word

Worksheet Description

This Word Stress Practice worksheet presents groups of four words in twelve rows, each containing words with varying stress patterns. The student’s task is to underline the word in each row that stands out because of its unique stress pattern among the four. The exercise does not provide any visual indication of stress, thus requiring students to apply their knowledge of pronunciation rules or recall the stress patterns from memory. The worksheet is structured to help students recognize and understand that different words, even if they look similar, can have different stress patterns.

The worksheet aims to teach students about the diversity of stress patterns in English words and to develop their ability to discern these patterns. By comparing words within each row, students are encouraged to think critically about how each word is pronounced and which syllable is stressed. This exercise helps to improve their phonological awareness and is a valuable skill for both language comprehension and speech. Moreover, it lays the foundation for better pronunciation, which is essential for effective communication in English.