The word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.
Maiduguri is the CAPITAL of Borno State.
- Is Maiduguri the capital of Plateau State?
- Which State is Maiduguri the capital of?
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Is Maiduguri a town in Borno State?
- What is the capital Borno State?
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
In answering questions on emphatic stress, the interrogative sentence that contradicts the emphasized word is the correct option. The emphasized word from the question above is ''capital''. Option C contradicts the statement.
Is Maiduguri a town in Borno State? The underlined word contradicts the emphasized word, ''capital''.
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