moth — Choose the option that rhymes with the given word

Analyze the question: You need the word that rhymes with "moth". Rhyming words share the same vowel sound and ending sound, so you must compare pronunciation, not spelling.

Explain the concept: Rhyme depends on sound. In "moth", the pronunciation is /mɒθ/ (British/Nigerian English), with a short "o" vowel followed by the "th" sound /θ/.

Step-by-step comparison:

• A. both /bəʊθ/ has a long "oh" sound. It has the same "th" ending but a different vowel, so it does not rhyme.
• B. what /wɒt/ has the same short vowel as "moth" but ends in /t/, not /θ/. This is only a partial match, so it does not rhyme.
• C. wrath /rɒθ/ in standard British and Nigerian English has the short "o" vowel and ends in /θ/. It matches "moth" exactly (moth /mɒθ/, wrath /rɒθ/).
• D. boat /bəʊt/ has a long vowel and a /t/ ending, so it does not rhyme.

Answer: Option C, wrath.

Tip: In rhyming questions, ignore spelling and say each word aloud. Check two things: the vowel sound and the final consonant sound. "Both" looks similar to "moth" on paper, but the vowel is different, which is a common trap. Also remember that "wrath" can be pronounced /rɑːθ/ in some American accents, but the JAMB standard follows British pronunciation, where it rhymes with "moth".