Question 14
The word "Cavalier" is stressed on ______
First syllable
Second last syllable
No stress
Last syllable
English 1 Quiz 2 16 Aug 2026 — Question 14
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Question 14 of 40 in the IIT Madras BS English I (English 1) Quiz 2 paper sat on 16 Aug 2026, in the May 2026 term (English1 14 Aug 26). It carries 1 mark.
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