In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written...
ENGLISH
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.
She will send a BAG to him today.
- A. Will he send a bag to him today?
- B. Will she send a bag to her today?
- C. Will she send a shirt to him today?
- D. Will she send a bag to him tomorrow?
Correct Answer: C. Will she send a shirt to him today?
Explanation
The sentence 'She will send a BAG to him today.' is a response to the question 'Will she send a shirt to him today?'. The emphasis on 'BAG' indicates that she will not send a shirt, but a bag to him today.
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