JAMB Use of English 2003 Question 53

Question 53

Vowels

Choose the option that has a different vowel sound from the others.

  1. A.there
  2. B.dear
  3. C.fair
  4. D.bear
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (dear)

Explanation

'There', 'fair' and 'bear' have the /eə/ sound; 'dear' has /ɪə/.