Example: I a black cat in the gar den. (Stressed words in bold) Section D: Rhyme, Intonation & Others Rhyme Two words rhyme if they have the same vowel + same final consonant(s) from the stressed vowel onward.
Which of the following words has the same vowel sound as bite ? A. bit B. beat C. height D. bet Answer: C (height = /aɪ/ – same diphthong as bite) Diphthongs – 8 sounds | Diphthong | Example | |-----------|---------| | /eɪ/ | d ay | | /aɪ/ | m y | | /ɔɪ/ | b oy | | /əʊ/ | g o | | /aʊ/ | n ow | | /ɪə/ | h ere | | /eə/ | th ere | | /ʊə/ | t our | waec english test of orals
| Section | Focus | Typical Number of Questions | |---------|-------|----------------------------| | A | Vowels (pure vowels & diphthongs) | 15–20 | | B | Consonants (including clusters) | 15–20 | | C | Stress (word & sentence) | 10–15 | | D | Rhyme, intonation, and others (e.g., same vowel sound, same consonant sound) | 10–15 | Example: I a black cat in the gar den