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 slept on the BIG bed.
- A. Did she sleep under the big bed?
- B. Did she sleep on the small bed?
- C. Did she sleep on the big couch?
- D. Did he sleep on the big bed?
Correct Answer: B. Did she sleep on the small bed?
Explanation
The sentence 'She slept on the BIG bed.' is a response to the question 'Did she sleep on the small bed?'. The emphasis on 'BIG' indicates that she did not sleep on the small bed, but on the big bed.
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