The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the...

JAMB 2010

The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.

Taiwo SAILED to London.

A. Did Taiwo fly to London?
B. Did Taiwo sail to Brazil?
C. Did Taiwo sail to London
D. Where did Taiwo sail to?

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

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. ''sailed'' is the emphasized word here. ''fly'' in option A contradicts the emphasized word

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