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Spell Bee Word: aural


Basic Details

Word: Aural

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: To do with the ear or with hearing. An aural test checks how well you listen and hear.

Synonyms: auditory

Sounds like: oral (spoken, or to do with the mouth)

Word origin: From Latin auris, 'ear'.

How to Spell Aural

Syllables: au - ral

Tricky part: Aural and oral sound almost the same. Aural (hearing) starts with au; oral (speaking) starts with o. The ending is al, not el.

Watch out for: aurel, aurall, awral

Memory tip: Aural begins with au, just like audio and audience, which are about hearing. Oral begins with o, the shape of an open mouth.

Usage Examples

Example 1: Our English exam has an aural part where we listen to a story and answer questions.

Example 2: Bats depend on aural signals to find insects in the dark.

Example 3: The aural skills of a good tabla player are trained over many years.

Fun Fact

Music exams often include aural tests, where students clap back rhythms or sing notes they have just heard.

Practise the CREST Way

Word Connection

Choose the synonym of the word: aural

a) visual
b) spoken
c) written
d) auditory

Show answer

d) auditory. Aural and auditory both have to do with hearing; spoken is the meaning of oral.

Spell-o-Spell

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) audible
b) acoustic
c) auditorium
d) aurel

Show answer

d) aurel. Aural finishes with al, just as oral does.

Word Cookie

Find the extra letter in the word:

aurral

a) l
b) u
c) r
d) a

Show answer

c) r. There is only one r in aural.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. An aural test checks how well you can ____.

a) draw pictures
b) smell flowers
c) hear and listen
d) run fast

Show answer

c) hear and listen

2. Choose the sentence in which aural is used correctly.

a) She gave an aural speech with her mouth.
b) The doctor checked my aural health with a hearing test.
c) Brush your teeth for aural hygiene.
d) Take this medicine by aural route.

Show answer

b) The doctor checked my aural health with a hearing test.

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