JAMB Use of English 2004 Question 96

Question 96

Vowels

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

  1. A.beer
  2. B.steer
  3. C.rare
  4. D.fear
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (rare)

Explanation

'Bear' has /eə/, as in 'rare'. 'Beer', 'steer' and 'fear' have /ɪə/.