JAMB Use of English 2012 Question 86

Question 86

Vowels

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

  1. A.cool
  2. B.cook
  3. C.fool
  4. D.tool
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (cook)

Explanation

'Book' has the short vowel /ʊ/, as in 'cook'; the others have long /uː/.