English 2023 Q54: In this question, choose the option that best completes the gap(s). The proprietor of our school with his administrator…

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In this question, choose the option that best completes the gap(s). The proprietor of our school with his administrator ———— expected yesterday.

  1. are
  2. was ✓
  3. were
  4. is

Explanation

Stress is emphasis on syllables. English words have primary stress on one syllable: PHOtograph, phoTOgraphy, photoGRAphic. Stress position can change word class: REcord (noun), reCORD (verb).

Sentence stress emphasizes content words (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs) over function words (articles, prepositions). Changing stress changes meaning.

Intonation is pitch movement. Rising intonation for yes/no questions, falling for statements and wh-questions. Intonation conveys emotion and intention beyond words.

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