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Spell Bee Word: badge


Basic Details

Word: Badge

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A small piece of metal, plastic or cloth worn on clothes to show who you are, what group you belong to, or something you have achieved.

Synonyms: emblem, pin, insignia

How to Spell Badge

Syllables: badge

Tricky part: The j sound after a short vowel is spelt dge, with a silent d. Students write bage or baj.

Watch out for: bage, baj, badje

Memory tip: After a short vowel, the j sound takes dge, just as in edge, bridge and fudge.

Idioms and Phrases

  1. a badge of honour: something that shows you should be proud Example: "For the team, the muddy kit was a badge of honour after the hard match."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The new prefects pinned their badges on their blazers.

Example 2: Arnav earned a first-aid badge at the scout camp.

Example 3: The guard showed his badge before he opened the gate.

Fun Fact

Scouts and Guides in India earn proficiency badges for skills such as camping, first aid and cooking.

Practise the CREST Way

Spell-o-Spell

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) knowledge
b) cartridge
c) bage
d) pledge

Show answer

c) bage. Like knowledge, cartridge and pledge, the word needs dge.

Word Connection

Choose the synonym of the word: badge

a) wallet
b) ladder
c) emblem
d) pocket

Show answer

c) emblem. A badge, like an emblem, is a sign that shows a group or an honour.

Mingle-Mangle

Form a meaningful word from the jumbled letters:

debga

a) bridge
b) badge
c) budge
d) barge

Show answer

b) badge. Budge has a u and barge and bridge have an r, so the letters spell badge.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why might a police officer show a badge?

a) to open a lock
b) to prove who he or she is
c) to tell the time
d) to pay for a meal

Show answer

b) to prove who he or she is

2. Where would a student usually wear a house badge?

a) on a pencil box
b) on a bicycle wheel
c) on the shoe
d) on the school shirt or blazer

Show answer

d) on the school shirt or blazer

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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