Question 35

B) Mime and slime

The pair of words "mime" and "slime" contains identical rimes, as both words share the same ending sound "-ime." This similarity in sound structure classifies them as a rhyming pair.

A) Slip and slide

The words "slip" and "slide" do not contain identical rimes. While both are verbs, their ending sounds differ, with "slip" ending in "-ip" and "slide" in "-ide," which means they do not rhyme.

B) Mime and slime

As previously stated, "mime" and "slime" share the identical rime of "-ime." This makes them a classic example of a rhyming pair, fulfilling the criteria outlined in the question.

C) Hear and here

The words "hear" and "here" are homophones, meaning they sound the same, but they do not share identical rimes since the vowel sounds differ slightly in pronunciation. Thus, they do not fulfill the criteria of having identical rimes.

D) Spring and playing

The words "spring" and "playing" do not contain identical rimes. "Spring" ends with the sound "-ing," while "playing" ends with "-aying," indicating that their final sounds are distinct and do not rhyme.

Conclusion

The correct answer, "mime and slime," is the only pair that contains identical rimes, demonstrating a perfect rhyme with the ending "-ime." All other options fail to meet this criterion due to differing final sounds, making them unsuitable as rhyming pairs.