JAMB English Language 2019 Paper

Concept:This question tests spoken English, specifically the ability to identify the same consonant sound as the one shown in the bracket.Explanation:The bracketed sound is $/\mathrm{t}/$.The consonant $/\mathrm{t}/$ is a voiceless stop sound, like the one heard at the start of "top".Look at each option to see whether it contains $/\mathrm{t}/$.In option $A$, "whistle", the letter "$t$" is silent, so no $/\mathrm{t}/$ sound is pronounced.In option $B$, "bed", the final consonant sound is $/\mathrm{d}/$, which is voiced, not $/\mathrm{t}/$.In option $C$, "set", the final sound is clearly the voiceless $/\mathrm{t}/$, exactly matching the bracket.In option $D$, "third", the initial sound is the "th" sound $/\mathrm{\theta}/$, which is different from $/\mathrm{t}/$.Therefore, only "set" gives the required consonant sound.Answer:$C$ — set