Spell Bee Word: In

What does in mean?

Word: In

Part of Speech: Preposition

Meaning: In means inside something, as in The pen is in my bag.

Synonyms: inside

Antonyms: out

Sounds like: inn (A small hotel where travellers can stay.)

How do you spell in?

Syllables: in

Tricky part: In sounds just like inn, a small hotel for travellers. The little word in is the shorter one, with only two letters.

Watch out for: yn, ihn, inh

Memory tip: In is short, like one quick step through a door: two letters, and you are inside.

In in a sentence

Example 1: The cat is in the box.

Example 2: Put your books in your bag.

Example 3: We play in the garden.

Fun Fact

In is one of the ten most common words in English.

Practise the CREST Way

Letter Treasure

Fill in the missing consonant:

i_

a) m
b) n

Show answer

b) n. Im is not a word; the missing letter is n.

Rhyme Chime

Find the word that doesn't rhyme:

a) in
b) on
c) tin
d) pin

Show answer

b) on. In, pin and tin end in the same sound; on does not.

Word Link Express

Continue the word chain:

in ---> nut ---> ____

a) nap
b) top

Show answer

b) top. Nut finishes with t, so top comes next. Nap starts with n, like nut.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these can you put things in?

a) a box
b) a floor
c) a ceiling
d) a wall

Show answer

a) a box

2. Which of these do you usually keep in a pencil box?

a) a puppy
b) a pillow
c) a bicycle
d) a crayon

Show answer

d) a crayon

Associated Words

Next steps

How to participate in CREST International Spell Bee

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