* Cage: The "g" in "cage" is a hard g sound, similar to the "g" in "gate" or "go."
* Page: The "g" in "page" is a soft g sound, similar to the "j" in "gem" or "gentle."
Remember: The "g" sound often depends on the following letter. When "g" is followed by "e," "i," or "y," it usually makes the soft "j" sound. Otherwise, it makes the hard "g" sound.