Minimal pairs practice — English pronunciation practice

How to say it

One sound changes the word — “listen to the sentence: the meaning tells you which word of the pair is right”

1. Say both words of the pair and find the one sound that changes.
2. Use the meaning of the sentence to choose.
3. Say the whole sentence aloud with the right sound.

Use it for: Revising all the sounds of Part 1 before the -s and -ed endings.

Worked example: Choose the right word: “Dad uses a razor to ___.” → shave

✏️ Practice

Listen (🔊) or read, then tap your choice. Say each word aloud after you check. Stuck? Press “Show me how”.

🏁 Lesson 6 test

20 questions. Check each answer, then go to the next one. Get 16 or more right to pass.

🏅 Sign in with Google to earn the 🪢 Minimal Pair Master badge when you pass — and a certificate when you finish all 8 lessons of Part 1 · Sounds. You can still take the test without signing in.

🖨️ Minimal Pairs Worksheet

• Worksheet set 1 (PDF)
• Worksheet set 2 (PDF)
• Worksheet set 3 (PDF)