Concept:Rhyming depends on the final vowel and consonant sounds, not on spelling.
Explanation:The given word ends with the sound /ɜːd/.
The word “curd” is pronounced /kɜːd/, so it shares the same final /ɜːd/ sound.
Thus, “curd” rhymes with the given word.
Look at the other options:
“chord” ends with /ɔːd/, which has a different vowel sound.
“cud” ends with /ʌd/, which also has a different vowel sound.
“call” ends with /ɔːl/, so it differs in both vowel and consonant sounds.
Only “curd” gives the exact matching rhyme.
Answer:C. curd