JAMB Use of English 2001 Question 50

Question 50

Vowels

Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others.

  1. A.granite
  2. B.die
  3. C.rice
  4. D.fight
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (granite)

Explanation

Die, rice and fight have /aɪ/; the 'i' in granite is the short /ɪ/.