Concept:This question tests the pronunciation of the letter "p" in different words.
The underlined letter in "paper" is the first "p", and it is pronounced with the consonant sound /p/.
Explanation:Start by saying "paper" aloud: /ˈpeɪpə/.
The first sound is /p/, produced by pressing both lips together and releasing air.
Now compare the four options.
Option A: "physical" begins with "ph", which sounds like /f/, not /p/.
Option B: "psychic" begins with "ps", and the "p" is silent, so the first sound is /s/.
Option C: "lap" is pronounced /læp/, ending with the same consonant sound /p/.
Option D: "psalm" begins with "ps", and the "p" is also silent, so the first sound is /s/.
Therefore, only "lap" has the same consonant sound /p/ as underlined in "paper".
Answer:C. lap