JAMB English Language 2019 Objective — Question 57

Question 57 of 60 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The teacher wants MY pen — emphatic stress

A. does the teacher want your ruler?
B. who wants your pen?
C. Does the teacher want my pen?Correct
D. what does the teacher want?

Explanation

Emphatic stress on 'MY' asserts ownership in contrast to an assumption otherwise, matching a question that specifically doubts whose pen is wanted — 'Does the teacher want my pen?' — option (C), rather than questions about a different item or an open 'what' question.

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