WAEC 2018 English Language · Question 104

coin — choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

Question

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

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

A.toy
B.rod
C.lord
D.ride

Answer: A. toy

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Analyze the question: The word "coin" has the underlined vowel letters "oi" (the diphthong). We need the option with the same vowel sound.

Explain the concept: In "coin", the "oi" is pronounced as the diphthong /ɔɪ/, which glides from "aw" to "ee". In English spelling, /ɔɪ/ is commonly written as oi (coin, boil, join) or oy (toy, boy, enjoy).

Solution: check each option

A. toy is /tɔɪ/. It has the diphthong /ɔɪ/, the same as in "coin". ✔
B. rod is /rɒd/. It has the short vowel /ɒ/. ✘
C. lord is /lɔːd/. It has the long vowel /ɔː/, a single pure sound and not a diphthong. ✘
D. ride is /raɪd/. It has the diphthong /aɪ/, which is a different sound. ✘

Answer: Option A, toy. It has the same /ɔɪ/ sound as "coin".

Tip: For diphthong questions, remember that "oi" and "oy" almost always give the same sound, /ɔɪ/. Say each word aloud, and if the sound glides and changes within the vowel, it's a diphthong. Watch out for "lord", which looks similar but is a pure long vowel.

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