JAMB Use of English 2012 Question 89

Question 89

Consonants

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

  1. A.gear
  2. B.danger
  3. C.girl
  4. D.ignore
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (danger)

Explanation

The 'g' in 'tangerine' is /dʒ/, as in 'danger'.