Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress.

Dear Mr. Thompson,
a. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you faced and appreciate your patience as we work through the issue.
b. I would like to offer a solution that includes a discount on your next service as a gesture of goodwill.
c. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are currently reviewing your case to ensure that we can improve and prevent similar situations in the future.
d. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out - I’m here to help!
e. Thank you for reaching out and sharing your concerns regarding your recent experience with our service.
Best regards,
Emily

a. Tuan: That’s amazing. Can I join too?
b. Linh: My friend volunteers at a shelter for the homeless.
c. Linh: Yes, we go every Sunday to help serve food.

a. Alex: Why AI-powered tools?
b. Alex: How are you going to improve your work productivity?
c. Alex: I think AI tools are too complex. I don't think I'll try them.
d. Sue: I'm going to use AI-powered tools.
e. Sue: They help automate tasks, provide real-time data analysis, and can assist in making smarter decisions.

a. However, despite the economic boom, environmental concerns about beach erosion and overdevelopment remain prominent.
b. Once quiet, undeveloped beach areas along the coast have been replaced by luxury resorts and condos, marking a shift towards tourism and real estate development.
c. This boom in development has attracted international investors, leading to new hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions.
d. The coastal city has undergone dramatic changes over the past few years.
e. The population has exploded as more people move to the area to work in the tourism and construction industries.

Question 10: Before I ____________ for that job, I ________________ my parents for advice.

Question 11: _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.