JAMB 2016 English Language · Question 65

For these questions, choose the option that rhyme with the given words. ''terror''

Options

A.tenor
B.warrior
C.error
D.furrow

Answer: C. error

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Analyze the question: You are asked to pick the word that rhymes with "terror". Rhyme depends on sound, not spelling, specifically the vowel sound and ending from the last stressed syllable onward.

Explain the concept: "Terror" is pronounced /ˈter.ər/ (TE-ruh). It has two syllables, with stress on the first. The rhyming part is "-error", sounding like "eh-ruh" (the stressed vowel /e/ followed by /rə/).

Check each option:

A. tenor /ˈten.ər/ (TE-nuh). The stressed vowel is /e/, but the following consonant is "n", not "r". It is only a near rhyme.
B. warrior /ˈwɒr.i.ər/ (WO-ree-uh). The stressed vowel is /ɒ/, and it has three syllables. It does not rhyme.
C. error /ˈer.ər/ (E-ruh). The stressed vowel is /e/, followed by /rə/. It matches "terror" exactly, since "t" is the only differing sound. This is a perfect rhyme.
D. furrow /ˈfʌr.əʊ/ (FU-roh). It has a different vowel (/ʌ/) and a different ending (/əʊ/). It does not rhyme.

Answer: The correct option is **C.

Tip: For rhyme questions, say each word aloud and compare the stressed vowel plus everything after it. Ignore spelling. Words like "terror" and "error" are a classic pair because they share the "-error" ending.

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