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JAMB Use of English 2009 Question 86

Question 86

Vowels

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

  1. A.hot
  2. B.water
  3. C.sup
  4. D.wrong.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (water)

Explanation

'Caught' has the long vowel /ɔː/, the same as the 'a' in 'water'. 'Hot' and 'wrong' have the short /ɒ/.