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JAMB Use of English 2003 Question 62

Question 62

Consonants

Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined: tenth

  1. A.taught
  2. B.tank
  3. C.though
  4. D.thought
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Answer: D (thought)

Explanation

The 'th' in 'tenth' is the voiceless /θ/, as in 'thought'. 'Though' has the voiced /ð/.