For the question, choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined. money

Answer Details

The word "money" is pronounced /ˈmʌni/. The underlined vowel (the "o") produces the sound /ʌ/, which is a short open-mid central unrounded vowel - the same sound heard in words like cup, but, and come.

Examining each option:

• love is pronounced /lʌv/. The "o" in "love" produces exactly /ʌ/, matching the vowel in "money".
• lord is pronounced /lɔːd/, with a long open-mid back vowel /ɔː/ - not a match.
• donkey is pronounced /ˈdɒŋki/. The "o" in "donkey" produces /ɒ/, a short open back rounded vowel, which is different from /ʌ/.
• bought is pronounced /bɔːt/, with /ɔː/ - the same long vowel as in "lord", not a match.

The correct answer is love, because its vowel /ʌ/ is identical to the vowel sound of the "o" in "money".

Exam tip: The letter "o" can represent several different vowel sounds in English. In words like "money", "love", "come", and "some", the "o" is pronounced /ʌ/ rather than the expected /ɒ/ or /əʊ/. Familiarise yourself with these common exceptions.