WAEC English Language 2025 Objective — Question 155

Question 155 of 156 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Which word contains the sound /s/?

A. Hose
B. Rose
C. Pause
D. PurseCorrect

Explanation

'Purse' /pɜːs/ ends in the /s/ sound, unlike hose, rose, and pause which end in /z/.

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