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JAMB Use of English 2006 Question 82

Question 82

Vowels

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

  1. A.fierce
  2. B.dam
  3. C.wet
  4. D.rain
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Answer: C (wet)

Explanation

'Says' is pronounced /sez/, with the short /e/ of 'wet', not the /eɪ/ of 'rain'.