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JAMB English Language 2010 Objective — Question 89

Question 89 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 CONSONANT SOUND. In each of questions 89 to 91, choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 89. sheath A. bathe B. length C. months D. paths

  • A. bathe
  • B. lengthCorrect
  • C. months
  • D. paths

Explanation

'Length' has the same consonant sound /θ/ as 'sheath': sheath /ʃi:θ/, months /mʌnθs/, paths /pɑ:θs/. It should be noted that others have /s/ after the same /θ/, but 'length' does not.

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