JAMB 2021 English Language · Question 55

choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the letter(s) underlined from the options lettered A-E Creep

Options

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

A.beep
B.bring
C.tread
D.credit
E.ship

Answer: A. beep

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Analyze the question: The word is "Creep", and we need the option with the same vowel sound as the "ee" in it. This is a test of vowel sounds (phonetics).

Explain the concept: In "creep", the letters "ee" make the long vowel /iː/, the sound in "see" and "tree". We match the vowel sound, not the spelling.

Step-by-step solution:

Creep = /kriːp/ → vowel sound is /iː/

Now check each option:

A. beep = /biːp/ → vowel /iː/ ✔ (same sound)
B. bring = /brɪŋ/ → vowel /ɪ/ (short) ✘
C. tread = /tred/ → vowel /e/ ✘ (the "ea" here is short, as in "bread")
D. credit = /ˈkredɪt/ → vowel /e/ ✘
E. ship = /ʃɪp/ → vowel /ɪ/ (short) ✘

Answer: Option A (beep) has the same vowel sound /iː/ as "creep".

Tip: Watch out for the long /iː/ versus short /ɪ/ contrast, which JAMB loves to test (e.g., "sheep" vs "ship", "beat" vs "bit"). Say the words aloud. If the vowel sound is stretched, it is long. Also remember that "ea" can sound different in different words: "tread" has /e/, while "treat" has /iː/.

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