WAEC 2023 English Language · Question 33
sheath — choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s)
Question
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s). sheath
In the original paper part of this question is underlined. The underline isn't shown here: see the explanation below.
- A.meadow
- B.weather
- C.heart
- D.beach
Answer: D. beach
Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key
Analyze the question: The underlined letters in "sheath" are most likely "ea" (the vowel sound). We need the word whose vowel sound matches it.
Explain the concept: In "sheath" /ʃiːθ/, the "ea" makes the long vowel /iː/ (like "ee" in "see"). We compare each option's vowel sound.
Solution:
- A. meadow /ˈmedəʊ/: "ea" is /e/ (as in "bed"). ✗
- B. weather /ˈweðə/: "ea" is /e/. ✗
- C. heart /hɑːt/: "ea" is /ɑː/ (as in "car"). ✗
- D. beach /biːtʃ/: "ea" is /iː/. ✓
"Sheath" and "beach" share the same long /iː/ vowel sound.
Answer: D (beach)
Tip: For vowel-sound questions, ignore spelling and say each word aloud, writing the phonetic sound. The letters "ea" can make several sounds:
- /iː/: beach, teach, leaf
- /e/: bread, weather, head
- /ɑː/: heart
- /eɪ/: break, great
Memorize these groups and you'll answer this type of question quickly.
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