WAEC English 2018 Paper

Concept:The question tests the ability to match the same consonant sound, not the same spelling.Explanation:The word "flame" begins with the consonant sound $/f/$ as in $\text{/fleim/}$.Now check the opening consonant sound of each option.A. "dough" starts with $/d/$.B. "pillar" starts with $/p/$.C. "psyche" starts with $/s/$ because the letter "p" is silent in that word.D. "photo" starts with $/f/$ as in $/ˈfəʊtəʊ/$.Only "photo" has the same initial consonant sound as "flame".Answer:D. photo