In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written...
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WAEC 2023
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Capital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The president rewarded some of the OFFICERS.
- A. Did the president reward all the officers?
- B. Did the senator reward some of the officers?
- C. Did the president reward some of the students?
- D. Did the president censure some of the officers?
Correct Answer: C. Did the president reward some of the students?
Explanation
The sentence 'The president rewarded some of the OFFICERS.' is a response to the question 'Did the president reward some of the students?'. The emphasis on 'OFFICERS' indicates that the president did not reward students but officers.
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