JAMB Use of English 2006 Question 85

Question 85

Consonants

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

  1. A.gear
  2. B.sure
  3. C.pressure
  4. D.measure
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (measure)

Explanation

The 'ge' in 'garage' is /ʒ/, the sound of 's' in 'measure'.