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Spell Bee Word: adjust


Basic Details

Word: Adjust

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To change something a little so that it fits better or works better, like moving your chair closer to the table.

Synonyms: fix, set

How to Spell Adjust

Syllables: ad - just

Tricky part: The d is hard to hear because it sits right before the j. Many children write ajust and leave the d out.

Watch out for: ajust, adjest, adgust

Memory tip: The word just hides inside adjust. Write ad and then just: you adjust a thing until it is just right.

Usage Examples

Example 1: Please adjust your cap so it does not cover your eyes.

Example 2: Papa had to adjust the mirror before he drove the car.

Example 3: It took me a week to adjust to my new school.

Fun Fact

In old French the word was spelt ajuster, with no d. The d was added later to make it look more like Latin.

Practise the CREST Way

Spellacadabra

Choose the correct option to make a meaningful word:

a_ _ust

a) dz
b) dj
c) jj
d) gj

Show answer

b) dj. Say ad-just slowly; the soft d is still written before the j.

Spell Spies

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) trust
b) ajust
c) dust
d) must

Show answer

b) ajust. Ajust leaves out the d; adjust needs a d before the j.

Word Champ

Which of the words cannot be made using the letters in the given word?

adjust

a) study
b) dust
c) just
d) stud

Show answer

a) study. Study needs a y, and adjust has no y.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When your shoe feels loose, you ___ the strap.

a) adult
b) adjust
c) against
d) along

Show answer

b) adjust

2. To adjust something means to ___.

a) break it into two
b) change it a little so it fits
c) paint it red
d) throw it away

Show answer

b) change it a little so it fits

Associated Words

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Next steps

How to participate in CREST International Spell Bee

The CREST International Spell Bee (CSB) is conducted in two editions – CREST International Spell Bee - Summer (CSB) and CREST International Spell Bee - Winter (CSBW) – giving students across the globe an opportunity to showcase and enhance their spelling proficiency. Designed for young learners from Senior KG to Class 8, the competition focuses on word-building, pronunciation, and vocabulary enrichment, helping students develop strong linguistic skills.

Steps to Participate:

Step 1: Visit the registration page and complete the registration with your desired subject.

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Step 3: After login, go to dashboard and click on Book slot/Take Exam

Step 4: Schedule your exam date and preferred time.

Step 5: Log in with your credentials on the exam day at the scheduled time and take the exam.

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