Word Stress in 2syllable WordsOnline version Watch the video and answer the questions about the word stress in 2-syllable nouns, adjectives and verbs by Irina Kislova 1 What syllable should be stressed in a two-syllable nouns and adjectives? a 1st b 2nd c there is no rule 2 Which word is an adjective? a PROgress b PERfect c OBject d REcord 3 Are there any exceptions to the rule? a Yes, there are. b No, there aren't. c OBject d REcord 4 Choose the verbs from the list of words: Select one or more answers a OBject b obJECT c PREsent d preSENT e REcord f reCORD - PERfect - perFECT 5 Choose all the sentences where two-syllable words are used as nouns: Select one or more answers a We are making much progress. b We need a lot of time and effort to progress. c Could you please record the results? d The result will go on your medical records. e They objected that the price was too high. f I think I'll have a smoke, if you don't object. - It has been skilfully renovated by the present owners. - The carpet was a wedding present from the Prime Minister. 6 Which words have the stress on the first syllable even when they are used as verbs? Select one or more answers a picture b object c record d answer e purchase f increase - travel - The carpet was a wedding present from the Prime Minister.