JAMB Use of English 2010 Question 88

Question 88

Vowels

Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letters underlined: roared

  1. A.towered
  2. B.coast
  3. C.brought
  4. D.rod
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Answer: C (brought)

Explanation

The 'oa' in 'roared' is /ɔː/, the same as the 'ou' in 'brought'.