From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel...

JAMB 2015

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters or letters underlined.

granite

A. lean
B. sit
C. contrite
D. light

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

The answer is B because the word ‘sit’ has the same vowel sound as the one underlined in ‘granite. The letter ‘I’in granite represent the short vowel. Sound /i/ and not the diphthong /ai/. Granite /graenit/ not /grænait/ /sit/ for sit.

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