Waec Model Questions Vol1 2025 English Language Question 52

Practice objective / multiple choice question 52 from the 2025 Waec Model Questions Vol1 English Language examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2025 English Language Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 52 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2025 • ENGLISH_LANGUAGE • objective

Identify and explain the phonetic differences between the sounds /θ/ and /ð/. Provide examples of words that contain each sound and describe how to articulate them correctly.

Answer Options

A. The sound \/θ\/ is voiced as in 'this', while \/ð\/ is voiceless as in 'think'.
Correct Answer B. The sound /θ/ is voiceless as in 'think', while /ð/ is voiced as in 'this'.
C. The sound \/θ\/ is nasal as in 'thing', while \/ð\/ is aspirated as in 'that'.
D. The sound \/θ\/ is pronounced with the lips, while \/ð\/ is articulated with the tongue against the roof of the mouth.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
The sound /θ/ is voiceless as in 'think', while /ð/ is voiced as in 'this'.

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2025 English Language Question 52. It is one of the objective questions from the 2025 Waec Model Questions Vol1 English Language examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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