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Apr 2016
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Loud Aloud Allowed

AUSTRALIA PLUS
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Loud / aloud / allowed ‘Loud’ is an adjective and means to make a lot of noise. Turn the music down, it is so loud. And it can also refer to bright clothes. Wow, look at his shirt, it sure is loud. ‘Aloud’ is an adverb and means to speak out, so you can be heard. The teacher told the students to read aloud. And ‘allowed’ is a verb meaning to have permiss ... Show More
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