JAMB Use of English 2011 Question 76

Question 76

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Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): Here is Mr Odumusu who teaches English ... in our school

  1. A.pronuntiation
  2. B.pronounciation
  3. C.pronunciation
  4. D.pronouniiation
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Answer: C (pronunciation)

Explanation

The noun is spelt 'pronunciation', with no 'o' after the first 'n', even though the verb is 'pronounce'.