In the following sentences underline the word that would be stressed most:

a)She dropped her bag.
b)It is the white car that i want.
c)The girl is mine.
d)I prefer to greet Mbotela.
e)It is time to go away.

1 answer

Say them aloud. What seems natural to emphasize:

It is the white CAR I want. (as opposed to a white what, a coat, or a dog?)

It is the WHITE car I want. (not the blue one or the black one)

You get the idea. :)
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