English grammar questions, answered by Alan
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hanuman_2000
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by hanuman_2000 »
Sir,
1.I read a story.
2.He read out a story.
What is difference in meaning between "read" and "read out".
Thanks.
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Alan
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by Alan »
'Read out' means 'read aloud' (i.e. for others to hear).
