JAMB Use of English 2003 Question 83

Question 83

Vowels

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

  1. A.caned
  2. B.jeopardy
  3. C.turned
  4. D.earned
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Answer: B (jeopardy)

Explanation

'Tend' has /e/, the same sound as the 'eo' in 'jeopardy' (/ˈdʒepədi/).