JAMB Use of English 2001 Question 72

Question 72

Consonants

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

  1. A.though
  2. B.thought
  3. C.Thames
  4. D.Thomas
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Answer: B (thought)

Explanation

The 'th' in thank is /θ/, as in thought; though has /ð/, and Thames and Thomas have /t/.