JAMB Use of English 2004 Question 100

Question 100

Vowels

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

  1. A.alter
  2. B.water
  3. C.pot
  4. D.hall
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (pot)

Explanation

'Alter', 'water' and 'hall' have the long /ɔː/; 'pot' has the short /ɒ/.