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Some word have similar sound, but different meaning. Choose the correct word from the options and fill in the blank. I can ______ the bird's song.

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Some word have similar sound, but different meaning. Choose the correct word from the options and fill in the blank.

I can ______ the bird's song.

Options

  • hear

  • here

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I can hear the bird's song. 

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