One Minute English #5 - Learn Vocabulary Fast - Higher vs Hire

The video tutorial explains homophones, focusing on the words 'higher' and 'hire'. 'Higher' is described as the comparative form of 'high', used in contexts like academic achievement. 'Hire' is explained as a verb meaning to employ or rent something, with examples provided. The video concludes with an interactive exercise, inviting viewers to create sentences using both words.

What are homophones?

• Words that sound the same and have the same meaning

• Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings

• Words that are spelled the same but sound different

• Words that have the same meaning but different sounds

Which of the following is an example of using 'higher' correctly?

• I need to higher a car for my trip.

• She has reached the higher set in maths.

• He will higher a new employee next week.

• The higher is very expensive.

What does the word 'hire' mean?

• To sound the same as another word

• To increase in height

• To employ or use something for payment

• To reach a higher level

Which sentence uses 'hire' correctly?

• The hire mountain is difficult to climb.

• I need to hire a car when I go on holiday.

• She has reached the hire set in maths.

• He is the hire of the company.

What is the main difference between 'higher' and 'hire'?

• They are synonyms with different spellings.

• They have the same meaning but different spellings.

• They sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

• They sound different and have different meanings.