Spell Bee Word: Also

What does also mean?

Word: Also

Part of Speech: Adverb

Meaning: as well, or too.

Synonyms: too, as well

How do you spell also?

Syllables: al - so

Tricky part: Also has only one l. Children know the word all, so they often put in a second l by mistake.

Watch out for: allso, olso

Memory tip: Picture one tall lamp post standing in the middle of also. Only one lamp post fits there, so only one l.

Also in a sentence

Example 1: I like dosa, and I also like idli.

Example 2: Kabir has a kite, and his sister has one also.

Example 3: Can I also come to the park?

Fun Fact

Long ago, people wrote this word as ealswa. Over hundreds of years it shrank to the four letters we use today.

Practise the CREST Way

Spell Spies

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) flowr
b) also

Show answer

a) flowr. Flower needs an e between the w and the r, and flowr has left it out.

Sound Check

Choose the word which does not rhyme with 'ball':

a) also
b) fall

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a) also. Fall ends with the same sound as ball. Also ends with a long o sound, so it does not rhyme.

Spellacadabra

Remove one letter to make a meaningful word:

alsio

a) i
b) o

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a) i. Take out the vowel that is sitting between s and o, and the word is ready.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ravi can swim. His brother can also swim. What can his brother do?

a) skate
b) fly
c) drive
d) swim

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d) swim

2. Tara has a red pen. She also has a blue one. How many pens does Tara have?

a) four
b) three
c) one
d) two

Show answer

d) two

More words from this list

by, end, girl, if, mile, part, send, that

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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