JAMB 2015 English Language · Question 58

Hang — choose the word that has the same consonant sounds as the one represented by the letters underlined

Question

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sounds as the one represented by the letters underlined. Hang

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

A.hinge
B.tinge
C.song
D.balm

Answer: C. song

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

The underlined letters aren't shown in your question, but "Hang" has only one consonant sound that could be underlined besides /h/: the "ng" at the end. So the question is asking for the word with the same sound as "ng" in "hang".

Step 1: Analyze the question We need a word containing the velar nasal /ŋ/, the sound of "ng" in "hang" (/hæŋ/).

Step 2: Check each option

A. hinge /hɪndʒ/: the "ng" here is /ndʒ/ (n + "j" sound). Not a match.
B. tinge /tɪndʒ/: same as above, /ndʒ/. Not a match.
C. song /sɒŋ/: ends in /ŋ/, exactly like "hang". Match.
D. balm /bɑːm/: ends in /m/, with a silent "l". Not a match.

Step 3: Answer The word with the same consonant sound as "ng" in "hang" is song, which is option C.

Exam tip: When "ng" comes at the end of a word (sing, long, bang, song), it is usually the single sound /ŋ/. When "ng" is followed by "e" (hinge, binge, tinge, change), the "g" softens to /dʒ/, so the sound is different. Always say the word aloud in your head to check.

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