Speaking Prompts
Read the prompt, listen to the audio, then record your voice. Focus on PIE — pronunciation, intonation, and expression — to clearly show the meaning of similar-sounding or same-looking words.
Saw vs Saw
He saw his friend using a saw to fix the chair. She saw it wobbling and grabbed another saw. By the time he saw what she was doing, the chair was steady.
PIE SPEAK: Saw - Same spelling, different meaning.
Pronunciation
Past of "see" = SAW (verb)
Tool for cutting = SAW (noun)
Intonation Practice
I SAW a movie last night.
Use a SAW to cut the wood.
She SAW something strange.
The SAW was on the workbench.
Expression Tip
Both sound the same — the meaning depends entirely on context.