Question

allowed
al-lowed uh-loud
middle english, anglo-french; old french aloer
verb

1. given permission
2. to let have

aloud
a-loud uh-loud
middle english
adverb

1. with normal speaking voice
2. vocally

which sentence uses aloud correctly?

krista is not aloud to eat food with artificial coloring.
you are aloud only one late assignment this term.
my parents aloud me to drive their new car this week.
jorges cell phone gave him driving directions aloud.

Explanation:

Analyze the definitions of "allowed" and "aloud"

• "Allowed" is a verb meaning "given permission" or "to let have."
• "Aloud" is an adverb meaning "with normal speaking voice" or "vocally."

Evaluate each sentence option

• "Krista is not aloud to eat..." requires "allowed" (permission).
• "You are aloud only one..." requires "allowed" (let have).
• "My parents aloud me..." requires "allowed" (permitted).
• "Jorge's cell phone gave him driving directions aloud." correctly uses "aloud" to mean vocally/spoken.

Answer:

• (A) Krista is not aloud to eat food with artificial coloring.
• (B) You are aloud only one late assignment this term.

<mcq-option>(C) My parents aloud me to drive their new car this week.</mcq-correct>

• (D) Jorge's cell phone gave him driving directions aloud. (Correct answer)