JAMB Use of English 2008 Question 89

Question 89

Consonants

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

  1. A.clothing
  2. B.mother
  3. C.then
  4. D.method.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (method.)

Explanation

'Thatch' begins with voiceless /θ/, as in 'method'; the others have voiced /ð/.