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JAMB Use of English 2024 Question 38

Question 38

Spelling

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: A nursery rhyme is used to teach pupils how to spell the word ________

  1. A.hipoppotemus
  2. B.hippoppotemus
  3. C.hipoppotamus
  4. D.hippopotamus
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (hippopotamus)

Explanation

The correct spelling is h-i-p-p-o-p-o-t-a-m-u-s: double p after 'hi', single p after 'po', and '-tamus'.