Match? — Choose the option that rhymes with the given word

The question says "Match?" as the given word, so we are looking for the word that rhymes with match.

Step 1: Analyze the question Rhyming words share the same ending vowel sound and final consonant sound(s). "Match" is pronounced /mætʃ/, so the rhyming part is -atch (/ætʃ/).

Step 2: Compare each option

• A. harsh /hɑːʃ/. The vowel is different and the ending is "sh", not "tch". No rhyme.
• B. batch /bætʃ/. Same vowel /æ/ and the same ending /tʃ/. This rhymes perfectly with "match".
• C. such /sʌtʃ/. The ending is the same, but the vowel is /ʌ/, so it does not rhyme.
• D. watch /wɒtʃ/. The spelling looks like "match", but the vowel is /ɒ/. This is a trap, because words that look alike do not always rhyme.

Step 3: Answer The word that rhymes with "match" is batch, which is option B.

Exam tip: Rhyme depends on sound, not spelling. Say each word aloud and compare the vowel sound before the final consonant. Examiners often include look-alike words like "watch" to catch students who judge by spelling.