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Spell Bee Word: Bug


What does bug mean?

Word: Bug

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Bug means a small insect, or any tiny creeping creature. British English more often says insect, but bug is common too.

Synonyms: insect

How do you spell bug?

Syllables: bug

Tricky part: Bug has a short u. Change the middle letter and you get bag or big, so listen carefully.

Watch out for: boog, buug

Memory tip: Picture a bug climbing up a leaf: the short u of up is the sound in the middle of bug.

Bug in a sentence

Example 1: A green bug is sitting on the leaf.

Example 2: I saw a bug with red spots.

Example 3: Dadi caught the bug in a cup and put it outside.

Fun Fact

When a computer has a mistake in it, people call it a bug. In 1947 a real moth was found stuck inside a computer.

Practise the CREST Way

Spell-o-Magic

Choose the incorrectly spelt magical word:

a) bug
b) bugg

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b) bugg. Bugg has a second g that bug does not need.

Rhyme Chime

Find the word that doesn't rhyme:

a) rug
b) rag
c) mug
d) bug

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b) rag. Rug and mug end with the same ug sound as bug; rag ends in ag.

Letter Treasure

Fill in the missing consonant:

_ug

a) k
b) b

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b) b. Bug starts with b, just like ball and bat.

Word Link Express

Continue the word chain:

bug ---> gift ---> ____

a) gum
b) top

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b) top. Gift ends with t, so top is the next link. Gum starts with g, the first letter of gift.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Raju sees a tiny creature crawling on a leaf. What could it be?

a) a ladybird
b) a parrot
c) a goldfish
d) a kitten

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a) a ladybird

2. Which sentence uses bug for a computer?

a) The game stopped because of a bug.
b) We saw a bug in the grass.
c) The bug flew to the lamp.
d) A bug sat on my book.

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a) The game stopped because of a bug.

Associated Words

popmughatbinrat
bitrameggbatask

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.

Step 2: After Registration done, do login at www.crestolympiads.com/login.

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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