2014 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 5

GE-ne-ra-lly is stressed on the first syllable because when pronounced, the ''Ge"' sound is more audible.

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 B is the correct answer here because the word ''Volleyball contradicts Football''.

In responding to questions on emphatic stress, Interrogative sentence that contradicts the emphasized word is the correct option. This means that, the statement that does not have the emphasized word in it is the correct answer. Option B is the correct answer here because the word ''Repair contradicts Pay''.
 

In responding to questions on emphatic stress, Interrogative sentence that contradicts the emphasized word is the correct option. This means that, the statement that does not have the emphasized word in it is the correct answer. Option D is the correct answer here because the word ''March contradicts December''.

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''.