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JAMB English Language 2010 Objective — Question 86

Question 86 of 100 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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SAME VOWEL SOUNDS. In each of questions 86 to 88, choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letters underlined. 86. coup A. whup B. hoot C. couple D. scout

  • A. whup
  • B. hootCorrect
  • C. couple
  • D. scout

Explanation

'Hoot' has the same vowel sound /u:/ as 'coup': coup /ku:/, hoot /hu:t/, whup /wʌp/, couple /kʌpl/, scout /skaʊt/.

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