Answer to Question #209306 in English for Tpresh

Question

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.

The faction agreed to (a) second the motion of impeachment at the (b) second parliamentary session. 

Answer 1

The fraction agreed to:

(a) second the motion of impeachment at the...

the second part of the word, that is second  is stressed because it has been used as a verb, the stress is on the second syllable.

 (b) second parliamentary session...

Here you stress the first part of the word. That is second. This is because it has been used as a noun, the stress is on the first syllable