JAMB Use of English 2011 Question 94

Question 94

Vowels

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

  1. A.gear
  2. B.cedar
  3. C.cheer
  4. D.death
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (cedar)

Explanation

The 'ea' in leach is the long /iː/ sound, as in the first syllable of 'cedar'.