Answer to Question #202714 in English for Bongeka Nelisiwe M

Question #202714

 I. Read the sentence below, paying particular attention to the underlined words. Which syllable of the underlined words carry the primary stress? Give a reason for the stress placement you have provided for each word.                                 a. The faction agreed to (a) second the motion of impeachment at the (b) second parliamentary session


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Expert's answer
2021-06-04T07:05:07-0400

(a) second - we stress the second syllable |ond| in second;

this is because the word has been used as a verb.

(b) second - we stress the first syllable |sec| in second;

this is because the word has been used as an adjective.


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