Multiple choice

Directions: Find the statement where the given word hasn't been used correctly.

ACCENT

  1. Give me an accent to the work you are doing.

  2. We accent the word 'bullock' on the first syllable.

  3. Bright colors accentuate the pattern of this material.

  4. Her red belt provided a bright accent on the plain white dress.

  5. The dome of the Taj has a classical accent.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

(2) gives example of usage of term accent to reflect access. The word 'accentuate' in option (3) refers to the meaning emphasis or stress generally. (4) is also correct as the word has been used to mean strongly contrasting detail. (5) means classical feature of a work of art (1) doesn't make much sense, and, thereby is incorrect.

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