Spell Bee Word: Actually

What does actually mean?

Word: Actually

Part of Speech: Adverb

Meaning: Actually means in fact; we use it to say what is true, often when it is a surprise.

How do you spell actually?

Syllables: ac - tu - al - ly

Tricky part: The ending has a double l. Children often write actualy with only one l.

Watch out for: actualy, actuly

Memory tip: Ally, a word for a friend, hides at the end of this word, and it brings both of its l's along.

Actually in a sentence

Example 1: I thought it would rain, but actually the sun came out.

Example 2: Rahul is actually older than his cousin.

Example 3: The tiny seed actually grew into a tall mango tree.

Fun Fact

Actually goes back to a Latin word for a thing that was done, so at first it was about real actions, not words.

Practise the CREST Way

Spell-o-Spell

Choose the correctly spelt word:

a) actually
b) actualley
c) actuelly
d) actully

Word Cookie

Find the extra letter in the word:

acttually

a) c
b) a
c) t
d) u

Mingle-Mangle

Form a meaningful word from the jumbled letters:

lcytaula

a) acutally
b) atcually
c) actaully
d) actually

Word Connection

Choose the synonym of the word:

actually

a) hardly
b) nearly
c) really
d) never

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mira says, 'I thought the box was empty, but actually it had a pen inside.' What did Mira find out?

a) the box was broken
b) the pen was lost
c) the box held a pen
d) the box held nothing

2. Sam says, 'Actually, my name is Samir.' Why does he say this?

a) to ask for some help
b) to say thank you
c) to say good night
d) to put a mistake right