JAMB Use of English 2011 Question 97

Question 97

Consonants

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

  1. A.cot
  2. B.keep
  3. C.nom
  4. D.king
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Answer: C (nom)

Explanation

The 'k' in knot is silent, so 'kn' is said /n/, as in 'nom'.