2.2.3

Aloud & Allowed

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Aloud & Allowed

Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings or spellings. For example, 'aloud' and 'allowed'.

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Aloud

  • It is important to practice reading aloud.
    • Aloud literally means, 'out loud'.
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Allowed

  • You are not allowed to run around the pool.
    • If you are allowed to do something, it means that you are permitted.

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1Reading

1.1Reading

1.2Prefixes

1.3Suffixes

1.4Spelling Rules

1.5Reading Comprehension

1.6Reading Comprehension: SAT Practise

1.7Word Meaning

1.8Fact vs. Opinion

1.9Justifying Views

1.10Figurative Language

1.11Text Structure

2Writing

2.1Sounds in Words

2.2Homophones

2.3Using a Dictionary

2.4Writing Composition

2.5The Subjunctive Mood

2.6Modal Verbs

2.7Active & Passive Voice

2.8Relative Clauses

2.9Expanded Nouns

2.10Punctuation

2.11SAT Spelling Practise

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