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Question
Given below is a list of common confusable. Distinguish the meaning of each pair of word by framing your own sentence.
aural - oral
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Solution
aural (relating to hearing) – oral (verbal)
In primary schools, teachers must assess the aural skills of children.
There must be a fool-proof mechanism to assess the oral skills of students at the secondary level, especially in languages.
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