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 landlord refused to eject the TENANT.
A. Did the caretaker agree to eject the tenant? B. Did the landlord refuse to eject the tenant? C. Did the landlord refuse to acept the tenant? D. Did the landlord refuse to eject the guest?
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
In responding to questions on emphatic stress in examinations, interrogative sentences will be provided as options. The interrogative sentence that contradicts the emphasised word is the correct option. Option D is the correct answer here because the word ''Guest contradicts Tenant''.
