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JAMB English Language 2016 Objective — Question 87

Question 87 of 100 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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87. Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the ones underlined: 'Door' A. food B. cough C. sure D. board

  • A. food
  • B. coughCorrect
  • C. sure
  • D. board

Explanation

It is only door and board that share long vowel sound. Therefore, you are to take cognizance of the following words that share the same sound: awe, ball, talk, fall, lawyer, or, fore, naught, bore, lord, core, north etc.

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