One Minute English #6 - Banned vs Band - Learn Vocabulary Fast

The video tutorial explains the homophones 'banned' and 'band', highlighting their different meanings and uses. 'Banned' is the past tense of 'ban', meaning to officially prohibit something, while 'band' can refer to a group of musicians or a strip of material. The tutorial provides example sentences and encourages viewers to create their own sentences using both words.

What are homophones?

• Words that have the same spelling and meaning

• Words that sound different but have the same spelling

• Words that have the same meaning but different spellings

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

What does the word 'banned' mean?

• To play music in a group

• To officially or legally prohibit something

• To decorate something

• To allow something legally

Which of the following is an example of 'banned'?

• A group of musicians

• A hair accessory

• Parking is not allowed

• A thin strip of material

What is one meaning of the word 'band'?

• A legal document

• A legal prohibition

• A group of musicians

• A type of dance

Which of the following is NOT a meaning of 'band'?

• A hair accessory

• A legal prohibition

• A thin strip of material

• A group of musicians