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Spell Bee Word: fiscal


Basic Details

Word: Fiscal

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: To do with money, especially the money a government collects in taxes and spends.

Synonyms: financial, monetary, economic

How to Spell Fiscal

Syllables: fis - cal

Tricky part: The s and c sit side by side but belong to different syllables, fis-cal, so you hear both. The ending is al, not le.

Watch out for: fiscle, fiskal, fisical

Memory tip: Split it into fis and cal, and picture a fist holding coins next to a calculator counting public money.

Usage Examples

Example 1: The government announced its fiscal plans in the Budget.

Example 2: Our school's fiscal year ends when the accounts are closed in March.

Example 3: The minister spoke about fiscal discipline, which means not wasting public money.

Fun Fact

India's fiscal year, also called the financial year, runs from 1 April to 31 March, which is why the Union Budget is presented before April begins.

Practise the CREST Way

Word Connection

Choose the synonym of the word: fiscal

a) physical
b) legal
c) financial
d) social

Show answer

c) financial. Fiscal matters are money matters, especially a government's.

Word Cookie

Find the extra letter in the word:

fisical

a) i
b) a
c) s
d) c

Show answer

a) i. Fiscal has just two syllables, so there is no i between the s and the c.

Spell-o-Spell

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) biscuit
b) rascal
c) mascot
d) fiscle

Show answer

d) fiscle. Fiscal ends in al, just as rascal does.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A fiscal decision is about ____.

a) weather
b) money
c) sports
d) music

Show answer

b) money

2. Who is most likely to talk about fiscal policy?

a) the finance minister
b) a lifeguard
c) a florist
d) a cricket coach

Show answer

a) the finance minister

Associated Words

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