WAEC - English Language (2014 - No. 51)
In the sentence below, the word that recieves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The principal REBUKED the teachers for lateness.
The principal REBUKED the teachers for lateness.
Did the governor rebuke the teachers for lateness?
Did the principal commend the teachers for lateness?
Did the principal rebuke the students for lateness?
Did the principal rebuke the teachers for negligience?
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In responding to questions on emphatic stress in examinations, interrogative sentences will be provided as options. The interrogative sentence that contradicts the emphasized word is the correct option. Option B contradicts the emphasized word ''Rebuked'', instead ''commend'' was used, which makes it the correct answer.