Choose the word that has the same CONSONANT SOUND as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. marks

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Use of English - 2023 Subject: English Language

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Choose the word that has the same CONSONANT SOUND as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
marks
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The word that has the same consonant sound as "marks" is "axe". The underlined consonant sound in "marks" is /ks/. The word "axe" also has the /ks/ consonant sound. In "exhaust", the underlined consonant sound is /gz/. This is different from the /ks/ sound in "marks". In "mosque", the underlined consonant sound is /sk/. This is also different from the /ks/ sound in "marks". In "exist", the underlined consonant sound is /gz/. This is different from the /ks/ sound in "marks". Therefore, the word "axe" is the only option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s) in "marks".
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