JAMB Use of English 1999 Question 30

Question 30

Vowels

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s): Research

  1. A.disturb
  2. B.comfort
  3. C.affair
  4. D.carry
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Answer: A (disturb)

Explanation

The 'ear' in research is /ɜː/, the same as the 'ur' in disturb.