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Spell Bee Word: courtesy


Basic Details

Word: Courtesy

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Polite and kind behaviour that shows respect for others; also a polite act or remark.

Synonyms: politeness, good manners, respect, kindness

Antonyms: rudeness, disrespect

Sounds like: curtsy (a small bow made by bending the knees)

How to Spell Courtesy

Syllables: cour - te - sy

Tricky part: The middle letter is e, not i, and the word ends in sy, not cy. The r is single.

Watch out for: courtisy, curtasy, courtsey

Memory tip: Courtesy is courteous with its tail changed: keep court-e and swap ous for sy.

Idioms and Phrases

  1. courtesy of: given or provided by someone Example: "The cold drinks at the sports day were courtesy of the parents' committee."

Usage Examples

Example 1: It is common courtesy to knock before you enter someone's room.

Example 2: The manager phoned us as a courtesy to say the train was late.

Example 3: Our principal thanked the guests for their courtesy and patience.

Fun Fact

The curtsy, a little bow made by bending the knees, began as a short form of the word courtesy.

Practise the CREST Way

Spell-o-Spell

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) fantasy
b) courtisy
c) embassy
d) jealousy

Show answer

b) courtisy. Courtesy has an e in the middle, as in courteous.

Word Connection

Choose the synonym of the word: courtesy

a) politeness
b) bravery
c) honesty
d) rudeness

Show answer

a) politeness. Showing courtesy means being polite; rudeness is its opposite.

Word Cookie

Find the extra letter in the word:

courrtesy

a) e
b) s
c) r
d) t

Show answer

c) r. Court has just one r, so courtesy has one r as well.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these shows courtesy at a dinner table?

a) eating from a friend's plate
b) leaving before others finish
c) passing the dish before helping yourself
d) reaching across someone's plate

Show answer

c) passing the dish before helping yourself

2. A courtesy call is a visit made mainly to ____.

a) complain
b) sell something
c) show respect
d) ask for money

Show answer

c) show respect

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