Concept:The question tests whether you can identify the same consonant sound as the one shown by the underlined letters in a given word.
Explanation:The underlined letters represent a voiced consonant sound, meaning the vocal cords vibrate when it is produced.
The word "loathes" is pronounced /loʊðz/, and it contains the voiced /ð/ sound.
This /ð/ sound matches the required consonant sound from the underlined letters.
"Face" is pronounced /feɪs/, which has only the voiceless /s/ sound.
"Lots" is pronounced /lɒts/, which ends with the voiceless /ts/ sound.
"Fast" is pronounced /fɑːst/, which contains the voiceless /st/ sound.
All the other options contain voiceless consonant sounds, so they do not match the voiced sound needed.
Therefore, the correct choice is "loathes."
Answer:D. loathes