JAMB Use of English 2000 Question 28

Question 28

Vowels

Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letters underlined: Pleasure

  1. A.pliable
  2. B.pleat
  3. C.plenary
  4. D.jeopardy
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (jeopardy)

Explanation

The 'ea' in 'pleasure' is the short /e/, as the 'eo' in 'jeopardy'.