JAMB Use of English 2003 Question 54

Question 54

Consonants

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

  1. A.wife
  2. B.of
  3. C.off
  4. D.laugh
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (of)

Explanation

'Wife', 'off' and 'laugh' end in /f/; the 'f' in 'of' is pronounced /v/.