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English 1 Quiz 1 19 Jul 2026 — Question 14

Question 14

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Which semi-vowel does the word "puerile" contain?

  1. A

    /y/

  2. B

    /w/

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  • A

    /y/

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Question 14 of 40 in the IIT Madras BS English I (English 1) Quiz 1 paper sat on 19 Jul 2026, in the May 2026 term (English1 16 Jul 26). It carries 1 mark.

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