Minimal Pairs

Minimal pairs

Minimal Pairs

/uː/ roof versus /ʌ/ rough

Listen and decide which of the words you hear in the following sentences. Write the word in the space provided.

 

Choose the correct minimal pair

01 

We had lots of . room/rum

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02 

Don’t the Sherriff up. shoot/shut

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03 

There is a flying around every night. ghoul/gull

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04 

I would never have a in the house. goon/gun

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05 

Let’s the bank’s profits. boost/bust

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