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In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written...

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WAEC 2023

In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The woman bought a CARTON of milk.

  • A. Did the woman buy a tin of milk?
  • B. Did the woman sell a carton of milk?
  • C. Did the man buy a carton of milk?
  • D. Did the woman buy a carton of fish?
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation

The sentence 'The woman bought a CARTON of milk.' is a response to the question 'Did the woman buy a tin of milk?'. The emphasis on 'CARTON' indicates that the woman did not buy a tin of milk, but a carton of milk.


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