Read the sentence below. Using your reading strategies, determine which two words are a minimal pair.


If your computer starts spewing more smoke than a bonfire, then it may be time to look at a replacement.
a.
smoke/look
c.
than/then
b.
starts/spewing
d.
more/may


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

1 answer

The best answer is C: than/then.

A minimal pair consists of two words that differ by only a single sound. In this case, "than" and "then" differ only in the vowel sound, making them a minimal pair.