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JAMB Use of English 2009 Question 89

Question 89

Consonants

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

  1. A.result
  2. B.show
  3. C.unasked
  4. D.wise.
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Answer: C (unasked)

Explanation

The 's' in 'rest' is /s/, as in 'unasked'. In 'result' and 'wise' the s is /z/.