UI Post-UTME Use of English 2024 (Model questions) Question 8

Question 8

Consonants

Which of the following words contains the sound /ʃ/?

  1. A.chef
  2. B.measure
  3. C.rouge
  4. D.vision
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Answer: A (chef)

Explanation

The 'ch' in chef is pronounced /ʃ/ as in 'shoe'; the others have /ʒ/.