One Minute English #3 - Allowed vs Aloud - Learn vocabulary fast with English Like a Native

This video tutorial explains the homophones 'aloud' and 'allowed', which sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. 'Allowed' is the past tense of 'allow', meaning to give permission, while 'aloud' means to be audible. The video provides examples for each word and encourages viewers to create sentences using both words. It concludes with a call to action to like the video.

What are homophones?

• Words that sound different but have the same meaning

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

• Words that have the same spelling but different meanings

• Words that rhyme with each other

What does the word 'allowed' mean?

• To be audible

• To be visible

• To give permission

• To be silent

Which of the following sentences uses 'allowed' correctly?

• The book was allowed to be unread.

• They were allowed to enter the concert.

• He was allowed to be invisible.

• She was allowed to sing quietly.

What does the word 'aloud' mean?

• To be audible

• To be silent

• To be visible

• To be invisible

Which sentence correctly uses both 'aloud' and 'allowed'?

• The book was allowed to be unread aloud.

• They were allowed to be invisible aloud.

• He was allowed to be quiet aloud.

• She was allowed to read aloud in the library.