JAMB English Language 2019 Objective — Question 45

Question 45 of 60 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Burn A. sum B. cousin C. skirt D. port — same vowel sound

A. sum
B. cousin
C. skirtCorrect
D. port

Explanation

'Skirt' shares the same vowel sound as 'burn' (/ɜː/), unlike 'sum,' 'cousin,' or 'port,' which use different vowel sounds.

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