From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) Strange

Analyze the question: "Strange" is pronounced /streɪndʒ/. The question asks which word shares the same consonant sound(s) as the underlined part of the word. The question doesn't show the underlined part, but in "strange" the "g" is the notable consonant sound, pronounced /dʒ/ (as in "judge"). So we need the word whose "g" is also pronounced /dʒ/.

Concept: In English, the letter "g" has two main sounds:

• Hard /g/ as in "go", "get"
• Soft /dʒ/ as in "gem", "giant", "strange"

Solution, checking each option:

• A. vague /veɪg/: the "g" is hard /g/. ✗
• B. mirage /mɪˈrɑːʒ/: the "g" is pronounced /ʒ/ (as in "measure"), not /dʒ/. ✗
• C. logic /ˈlɒdʒɪk/: the "g" is /dʒ/. ✓
• D. legume /ˈlegjuːm/: the "g" is hard /g/. ✗

Answer: The "g" in "logic" has the same /dʒ/ sound as the "g" in "strange".

Tip: For "g" questions, remember the rule of thumb: "g" before e, i, or y is often soft (/dʒ/), as in "gem", "logic", "gym". Watch for exceptions such as "get" and "give", and for French-origin words like "mirage" where "g" becomes /ʒ/. Always say the word aloud and compare the exact sounds.