WAEC 2014 English Language · Question 94

did — choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined…

Question

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below. did

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

A.handsome
B.marked
C.banked
D.land

Answer: D. land

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Analyze the question: The word is "did", and the underlined letter(s) are not shown here. In "did" the consonant sound is /d/ (the first and last letters). So we need the option with a /d/ sound, most likely the "d" in a final or medial position.

Explain the concept: In English phonetics, the sound of a letter can change depending on the letters around it. For example, the past tense "-ed" is pronounced:

/t/ after voiceless sounds (e.g. marked /mɑːkt/, banked /bæŋkt/)
/d/ after voiced sounds (e.g. played)
/ɪd/ after t or d sounds (e.g. wanted)

Solve step by step: Check each option for a /d/ sound:

A. handsome /ˈhænsəm/: the "d" is silent, so there is no /d/ sound.
B. marked /mɑːkt/: the "ed" is pronounced /t/, not /d/.
C. banked /bæŋkt/: the "ed" is pronounced /t/, not /d/.
D. land /lænd/: the final "d" is clearly pronounced /d/.

Answer: Only land has the /d/ sound, the same as in "did".

Tip: Remember the "-ed" rule: after a voiceless sound (k, p, s, f, sh, ch) it sounds like /t/. Also watch for silent letters, like the "d" in "handsome" and "Wednesday". When an exam asks for the same consonant sound, say each word aloud in your head and listen for the sound, not the spelling.

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