WAEC 2021 English Language · Question 28

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 dye

Options

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

A.deal
B.dent
C.tide
D.day

Answer: C. tide

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Analyze the question: The question asks for the word with the same vowel sound as the underlined part of "dye". The underlining doesn't show in the text, but "dye" is pronounced /daɪ/, so the vowel sound is the diphthong /aɪ/.

Concept: In this kind of question, ignore spelling and compare the sounds. The same sound can be spelled in different ways, for example "y" and "i-e" can both give /aɪ/ (as in my, time).

Step-by-step solution:

A. deal is /diːl/. The vowel is /iː/, so it does not match.
B. dent is /dent/. The vowel is /e/, so it does not match.
C. tide is /taɪd/. The vowel is /aɪ/, so it matches "dye" /daɪ/.
D. day is /deɪ/. The vowel is /eɪ/. It looks similar to /aɪ/, but it is a different diphthong, so it does not match.

Answer: The correct option is C. tide.

Tip: Say each word aloud and listen to the vowel glide. "Dye" and "tide" both end with the "eye" sound, while "day" ends with the "ay" sound. Don't let the shared "d" or the spelling mislead you. In sound questions, match the vowel sound only.

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