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JAMB Use of English 2008 Question 88

Question 88

Vowels

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

  1. A.fete
  2. B.says
  3. C.plait
  4. D.breakfast.
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Answer: A (fete)

Explanation

'Waist' has the diphthong /eɪ/, as in 'fete' /feɪt/; 'says' and 'breakfast' have /e/ and 'plait' has /æ/.