JAMB Use of English 2014 Question 88

Question 88

Vowels

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

  1. A.ranch
  2. B.florid
  3. C.lunch
  4. D.plait.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (ranch)

Explanation

'Palm' has /ɑː/, as in 'ranch' (/rɑːntʃ/ in British English); 'plait' has /æ/.