JAMB Use of English 2011 Question 93

Question 93

Vowels

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

  1. A.whale
  2. B.white
  3. C.whet
  4. D.wrythe
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (whale)

Explanation

The 'ei' in weight is the /eɪ/ sound, as in 'whale'.