Minimal Pairs
What is a minimal pair?
Minimal pairs are words that sound exactly alike except for one sound.
Why are minimal pairs important?
Minimal pairs are important because they can be confusing. The words sound almost exactly alike but they mean totally different things.
Let’s Practice:
Directions: Say the word on the left side out loud to yourself. With your partner say the words on the right side out loud. Try to determine which word on the right side sounds just like the word on the left, only with ONE sound that is different. When you think you have found the correct answer, write it on the line. Cross off the answers that you have used as you go.
1. Ferry ________very______________ veal
2. Feel ______________________ rake
3. Fast ______________________ vast
4. Lake ______________________ rice
5. Lice ______________________ right
6. Light ______________________ very
1. Rifle ______________________ let
2. Late ______________________ shout
3. Gate ______________________ gas
4. Laid ______________________ led
5. Shot ______________________ get
6. Guess ______________________ rival
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