WAEC 2019 English Language · Question 56

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

Question

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. kite

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

A.pundit
B.brighter
C.dizzy
D.litter

Answer: B. brighter

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Analyze the question: "kite" has the vowel sound /aɪ/ (the long "i" sound). The original question likely underlined the "i" in kite, so we need the word where the "i" (or equivalent letters) is also pronounced /aɪ/.

Concept: Look at how the vowel is pronounced in each option, not just how it is spelled. The same letter "i" can give /ɪ/ (as in "sit") or /aɪ/ (as in "kite").

Step-by-step check:

A. pundit is /ˈpʌndɪt/. The "i" is pronounced /ɪ/, so this does not match.
B. brighter is /ˈbraɪtə/. The "igh" is pronounced /aɪ/, the same as in "kite", so this matches.
C. dizzy is /ˈdɪzi/. The "i" is pronounced /ɪ/, so this does not match.
D. litter is /ˈlɪtə/. The "i" is pronounced /ɪ/, so this does not match.

Answer: Only "brighter" has the /aɪ/ diphthong, so the correct option is B.

Tip: In these vowel-sound questions, ignore the spelling and say each word aloud. The "igh" spelling (night, light, bright, sight) almost always gives /aɪ/, while a short "i" before a double consonant (litter, dizzy, ribbon) usually gives /ɪ/.

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