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JAMB Use of English 2000 Question 32

Question 32

Consonants

Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letters underlined: caliph

  1. A.presently
  2. B.perhaps
  3. C.powerful
  4. D.opponent
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Answer: C (powerful)

Explanation

The 'ph' in 'caliph' is the sound /f/, which is heard in 'powerful'.