Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters.
My father READ the newspaper.
A
Did my father steal the newspaper?
B
Who read the newspaper?
C
What did my father read
D
Whose father read the newspaper
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word READ is emphasised (in capital letters), meaning the stress is on the action itself.
The question is the one that uses a different verb from "Read"
Did my father steal the newspaper?
No. My father READ the newspaper.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12527)