JAMB Use of English 2008 Question 87

Question 87

Vowels

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

  1. A.shut
  2. B.shade
  3. C.surf
  4. D.shed.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (surf)

Explanation

'Shirt' has the vowel /ɜː/, as in 'surf'.