In each of the following questions, choose the option that rhymes with the given word. Light

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Use of English - 2024 Subject: English Language

Question 1 Report

In each of the following questions, choose the option that rhymes with the given word. 

Light

Answer Details

To determine which word rhymes with the given word "Light," it is essential to understand the sound of the ending part of the word. **Rhyming words** have the same ending sound.


The given word is "Light." The **ending sound** of "Light" is /-aɪt/.


Now, let's consider the options:


1. **Lure** - The ending sound of "Lure" is /-ʊr/. This does not rhyme with "Light" because the sound is different.


2. **Hate** - The ending sound of "Hate" is /-eɪt/. This does not rhyme with "Light" because the ending sound is different.


3. **Right** - The ending sound of "Right" is /-aɪt/. This rhymes with "Light" because they have the same ending sound.


4. **Caught** - The ending sound of "Caught" is /-ɔːt/. This does not rhyme with "Light" because the ending sound is different.


In summary, among the given options, the only word that rhymes with "Light" is **Right** because they both end with the **same sound**, /-aɪt/.

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