Gerund Word Explorer
Homophone

Aloud or allowed

Aloud

In a voice others can hear.

Ma'am asked Kabir to read the poem aloud.

Allowed

Given permission; past tense of allow.

Phones are not allowed in the exam hall.

Remember: Aloud has 'loud' inside it. Allowed is just allow plus ed.

Quick check

Ma'am asked Kabir to read the poem ____.

Short lessonHomophonesWords that sound the same but are spelt differently and mean different things.

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