In each of the sentences provided, stress is used to emphasize a particular word within the sentence, indicating its importance or relevance to the context. Let's interpret the stress in each sentence:
1. HE built the house.
- The stress is on "HE," emphasizing the doer of the action, indicating that it was specifically him who built the house.
2. My DRUG has finished.
- The stress is on "DRUG," highlighting the specific possession (drug) that has run out or finished.
3. The CAPTAIN scored the only goal.
- The stress is on "CAPTAIN," focusing on the role or identity of the person who scored the only goal.
4. The choir SANG beautifully.
- The stress is on "SANG," emphasizing the action performed by the choir, which is singing, and the manner in which it was done, beautifully.
5. He has won the SCHOLARSHIP.
- The stress is on "SCHOLARSHIP," indicating the specific achievement or reward that he has obtained.
6. The girl is FIFTEEN years old.
- The stress is on "FIFTEEN," highlighting the specific age of the girl.
7. My friend bought a new TELEVISION.
- The stress is on "TELEVISION," drawing attention to the item purchased by the friend.
8. The rich man LENT people lots of money.
- The stress is on "LENT," emphasizing the action taken by the rich man, which is lending a significant amount of money to people.
9. He hid himself in the CHURCH.
- The stress is on "CHURCH," specifying the location where he concealed himself.
10. He believes in the efficacy of PRAYERS.
- The stress is on "PRAYERS," underscoring the specific belief in the effectiveness or power of prayers.
By identifying the stressed words in each sentence, we can better understand the intended emphasis and significance placed on those particular words within the context of the sentence.
