Concept:Emphatic stress highlights the word being corrected in a reply.
Explanation:The stressed word is MARY.
This means Ayo asked Mary, not any other person.
To make such a reply meaningful, the question should mention someone else, such as Dad.
Option C says "Did Ayo ask Dad to come today?"
The answer to that question is "No, Ayo asked MARY to come today."
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
Answer:C. Did Ayo ask Dad to come today?