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JAMB Use of English 2003 Question 82

Question 82

Vowels

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

  1. A.golden
  2. B.girl
  3. C.colony
  4. D.gaol
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Answer: B (girl)

Explanation

'Colonel' is pronounced /ˈkɜːnl/; its vowel /ɜː/ is the one in 'girl'.