Use each of the following minimal pairs in sentences to bring out their difference in meaning

Use each of the following minimal pairs in sentences to bring out their difference in meaning

i)There/ their

ii)Stationary/ stationery

iii)aloud / allowed

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i)there - that place
Their - belonging

ii)Stationary - not moving
Stationery - writing materials

iii)Aloud - high tone/ voice
Allowed - given permission

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marto answered the question on March 5, 2020 at 07:30

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