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.
- Did the governor rebuke the teachers for lateness?
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Did the principal commend the teachers for lateness?
- Did the principal rebuke the students for lateness?
- Did the principal rebuke the teachers for negligience?
The correct answer is: B
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. Option B contradicts the emphasized word ''Rebuked'', instead ''commend'' was used, which makes it the correct answer.