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Spell Bee Word: Ask


What does ask mean?

Word: Ask

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: Ask means to say a question to someone, or to say that you would like something.

Synonyms: request

Antonyms: answer

How do you spell ask?

Syllables: ask

Tricky part: The k sound in ask is spelt with a k. Some children use c or ck instead, because they make the same sound.

Watch out for: asc, asck

Memory tip: Ask uses the k of kite. Picture yourself asking Papa to fly a kite with you.

Ask in a sentence

Example 1: Ask Papa if we can go to the park.

Example 2: Raise your hand to ask a question.

Example 3: I will ask Dadi for a story.

Fun Fact

In Old English this word was spelt both ascian and acsian, so people have said it two ways for a very long time.

Practise the CREST Way

Spell-o-Magic

Choose the correctly spelt magical word:

a) ask
b) aks

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a) ask. The hissing s comes before the k in ask.

Rhyme Chime

Find the word that doesn't rhyme:

a) ask
b) milk
c) task
d) mask

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b) milk. Mask and task end with the same ask sound; milk ends differently.

Letter Treasure

Fill in the missing vowel:

_sk

a) e
b) a

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b) a. The first sound of ask is the same as in add.

Word Link Express

Continue the word chain:

ask ---> kid ---> ____

a) kit
b) dog

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b) dog. Look at the end of kid: d. Dog starts with d, so it is the next link.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Neha asks her friend, Can I borrow your pencil? What does Neha want?

a) to hide the pencil
b) to buy a pencil
c) to break the pencil
d) to use the pencil

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d) to use the pencil

2. Which one is a question you can ask?

a) Where is my bag?
b) I have a bag.
c) This is my bag.
d) The bag is red.

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a) Where is my bag?

Associated Words

wagsitvanpitnut
hamforlapcupold

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.

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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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