WAEC English 2023 Paper

Concept:The underlined "ch" in "orchid" has the consonant sound $/k/$.We must find a word that contains the same consonant sound.Explanation:In "orchid", "ch" is pronounced as $/k/$.Now check the options for the sound $/k/$."Chagrin" has the sound $/ʃ/$."Scepter" has the sound $/s/$."Sham" has the sound $\text{/s/}$."Skewer" is pronounced $\text{/'skju:@/}$, which contains the $/k/$ sound.So "skewer" shares the same consonant sound as "orchid".Answer:C. skewer