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JAMB Use of English 2000 Question 29

Question 29

Vowels

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

  1. A.prefer
  2. B.differ
  3. C.confer
  4. D.defer
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Answer: B (differ)

Explanation

The unstressed '-er' of 'thunder' is the weak /ə/, as in 'differ'; in prefer, confer and defer the '-er' is stressed /ɜː/.