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

Guard?

  • A gourd
  • B guide
  • C argue
  • D chat
jamb 2005english-language

The correct answer is C. argue

the word guard is pronounced thus (gärd) and our area of emphasis is on the vowel sound ''uar'' pronounced as Ã¤r. A list of pronunciations have been given to all the options and only argue (är′gyo͞o)  matches the vowel sound under consideration.

gourd   (gôrd, go͝ord)

argue    (är′gyo͞o)

chat      (chăt)

guide     (gÄ«d)

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