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JAMB Use of English 2007 Question 43

Question 43

Consonants

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

  1. A.Thomas
  2. B.three
  3. C.they
  4. D.mouth.
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Answer: C (they)

Explanation

The 'th' in 'clothe' is voiced /ð/, as in 'they'; 'three' and 'mouth' have /θ/ and 'Thomas' has /t/.