Which of the following compound nouns has primary stress placed on the FIRST constituent element?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. BLACK-board for classroom writing

  1. Step 1: Compound noun stress rule: True compound nouns (e.g. 'blackboard', 'greenhouse') place primary stress on the first element (BLACK-board). Step 2. Noun phrases consisting of an adjective + noun (black board, white house) place primary stress on the second element. Answer: BLACK-board (a writing board). Why not the others: The other options are descriptive phrases stressed on the second element.

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