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Spell Bee Word: If


What does if mean?

Word: If

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Meaning: If means a word that tells us something will happen only when something else happens first.

How do you spell if?

Syllables: if

Tricky part: If has a single f. Children sometimes double it and write iff.

Watch out for: iff, ifff

Memory tip: If has a single f. Picture one flag standing alone at the end of the word.

If in a sentence

Example 1: If it rains, we will stay home.

Example 2: Wear a cap if it is sunny.

Example 3: Ask my sister if she wants a mango.

Fun Fact

People who write computer programs use the word if to tell a computer what to do: if this happens, do that.

Practise the CREST Way

Spell Spies

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) if
b) agen

Show answer

b) agen. Again has ai after the g; agen leaves out the i.

Sound Check

Choose the word which rhymes with 'if':

a) sniff
b) leaf

Show answer

a) sniff. Sniff ends with the same if sound; leaf has a long e.

Spellacadabra

Choose the correct option to make a meaningful word:

_f

a) i
b) e

Show answer

a) i. Ef is not a word; the gap takes the short i of ink.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 'You can play if you finish your homework.' What must you do first?

a) go out to play
b) finish your homework
c) take a nap
d) eat a sweet

Show answer

b) finish your homework

2. 'If the bell rings, line up.' When should you line up?

a) when the bell rings
b) after lunch
c) before school starts
d) at night

Show answer

a) when the bell rings

More words from this list

mile, part, send, that, will, ball, come, few

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 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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