JAMB Use of English 2012 Question 87

Question 87

Vowels

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

  1. A.page
  2. B.pig
  3. C.made
  4. D.mad
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (pig)

Explanation

The 'a' in 'village' is the short /ɪ/ sound, as in 'pig'.