JAMB - English Language (1999 - No. 24)
The word in capital letters has an emphatic stress, Choose the option that best fits the expression in the sentence?
The electricity in OUR premises comes from a generator.
The electricity in OUR premises comes from a generator.
Is the electricity in your compound supplied by a generator
Is the electricity in your neighbour's premises supplied by a generator
Does the electricity in your premises come from NEPA
Does everybody in your street receive electricity from generator
Explanation
Emphatic stress is the placement of greater stress on a particular word or syllable in an utterance. This is done either for emphasis or clarification. In the utterance, stress is placed on the word given in capital letters to clarify a mistake made by the person who asked a question. The question should contain a word or phrase that contrasts with just the stressed word or phrase in the utterance. In this case, option B is the answer:
Is the electricity in your neighbour's premises supplied by a generator?
No. The electricity in OUR premises comes from a generator.
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