CLOTH, CLOTHE, CLOTHES

English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)

CLOTH, CLOTHE, CLOTHES

CLOTH is an unsewn fabric and the plural is cloths. The “th” is pronounced like that in think: You can sew those cloths for your children.

CLOTHES are items worn to cover the body. The “th” is pronounced like the one in than: He stripped off his clothes.

CLOTHE is a verb and it means to put clothes on oneself or someone else. The “the” is pronounced like the “th” in though.

Task

1. Which of the __ are you picking as aso ebi?
2. He was __ in a lovely dress.
3. What style do you think will befit this __?
4. Your __ are on the chair; go and get dressed.
5. If your enemy _ you, the story of the _ will soon be in the media; even if it was just a piece of __ to tie.
   GAB