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Listen to the reading - Listen the different meanings

Discuss how you can use this Heteronym in your everyday life. Practice Using Idioms using the Heteronyms

HETERONYM 9: MINUTE

Ava checked her watch and sighed—one more minute before the interview started. She reviewed her notes, making tiny minute adjustments to her wording. The receptionist offered water, and Ava smiled, grateful for the small kindness. That single minute stretched long, her thoughts sharp but steady. When the door opened, she rose, confident that even the smallest minute detail could set her apart if handled with care.

Comprehension Questions

  1. How are both meanings of minute shown here?

  2. What do Ava’s actions say about her preparation?

  3. What emotion fills the final scene?

Thought-Provoking Question

How can small details influence big opportunities?

Meanings of MINUTE

  1. Minute (as in pin it) – a unit of time equal to sixty seconds.

  2. Minute (as in high flute) – extremely small or detailed.

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