JAMB 2014 English Language · Question 34

Cool. — Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter underlined

Question

Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter underlined. Cool.

In the original paper part of this question is underlined. The underline isn't shown here: see the explanation below.

A.Should.
B.Full.
C.Luke.
D.Look.

Answer: C. Luke.

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Analyze the question: The word "Cool" has the vowel sound /uː/ (the long "oo" sound), as in "pool" or "food". We need the option with the same vowel sound.

Explain the concept: In English, "oo" can make two main sounds:

Long /uː/: cool, food, moon
Short /ʊ/: look, book, good

Solution: Let's check each option.

A. Should has /ʊ/ (short), the same sound as "good". This does not match.
B. Full has /ʊ/ (short), the same sound as "pull". This does not match.
C. Luke has /luːk/ (long /uː/). This matches "cool" /kuːl/.
D. Look has /ʊ/ (short), the same sound as "book". This does not match.

Answer: The correct option is C. Luke.

Tip: For "oo" questions, ask yourself whether the vowel is long (stretched, like "moon") or short (quick, like "book"). Also remember that "u" followed by a consonant and a silent "e" (as in Luke, tube, flute) usually gives the long /uː/ sound. Practise by grouping words into the "food" family and the "foot" family.

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