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Spell Bee Word: Hug


What does hug mean?

Word: Hug

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: Hug means to hold someone close in your arms because you love them or want to comfort them.

Synonyms: cuddle

How do you spell hug?

Syllables: hug

Tricky part: Hug ends in g. Some children hear a k sound at the end and write huk.

Watch out for: huk, hugk, hugg

Memory tip: Hug ends in g, a letter that curls round at the bottom like an arm giving a hug.

Hug in a sentence

Example 1: I hug my mother before school.

Example 2: Give your little brother a big hug.

Example 3: Grandma hugged me at the station.

Fun Fact

Koalas hug cool tree trunks to stay comfortable on hot days.

Practise the CREST Way

Letter Treasure

Fill in the missing vowel:

h_g

a) e
b) u

Show answer

b) u. Heg is not a word; the vowel in hug is u, as in up.

Rhyme Chime

Find the word that doesn't rhyme:

a) hut
b) mug
c) hug
d) bug

Show answer

a) hut. Hug, bug and mug end alike; hut ends with a t sound.

Word Link Express

Continue the word chain:

bath ---> hug ---> ____

a) hen
b) gift

Show answer

b) gift. Hug ends with g, and gift starts with g.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When do people often give a hug?

a) when reading a book
b) when eating dinner
c) when brushing teeth
d) when saying goodbye

Show answer

d) when saying goodbye

2. It is safe to hug ____.

a) a teddy bear
b) a cactus
c) a sharp knife
d) a hot iron

Show answer

a) a teddy bear

Associated Words

shycupitsbamlet
cutdamoldsayget

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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