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GST 111 GST 111 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

A three consonant onset obligatorily has -------------- as the first consonant.
Options
A /p/
B /t/
C /s/
Correct Answer
D /k/
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In English, a three-consonant onset (cluster) at the beginning of a syllable must begin with the sound /s/ (e.g., 'splash', 'spring', 'strong').

Hint

Think of words like 'street' or 'scream'.

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