JAMB Use of English 2014 Question 87

Question 87

Vowels

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

  1. A.flow
  2. B.sugar
  3. C.hold
  4. D.floor.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (sugar)

Explanation

The 'our' in 'odour' is the weak /ə/, like the 'ar' in 'sugar'.