Spell Bee Word: Indeed

What does indeed mean?

Word: Indeed

Part of Speech: Adverb

Meaning: Indeed means very much so; it adds force to a statement or shows that you agree.

Synonyms: really

How do you spell indeed?

Syllables: in - deed

Tricky part: The long vowel near the end is a double e. Children who think of read or bead write ea.

Watch out for: indead, indede

Memory tip: Two e's hold hands near the end of the word and never let go.

Indeed in a sentence

Example 1: We were very lucky indeed to find two seats on the train.

Example 2: It was a very hot day indeed, and the shade felt welcome.

Example 3: Is this your bag? Yes, it is indeed.

Fun Fact

This word grew out of two old words that meant in action, which is why it still carries the idea of in actual fact.

Practise the CREST Way

Word Connection

Choose the synonym of the word:

indeed

a) hardly
b) barely
c) truly
d) seldom

Word Cookie

Find the extra letter in the word:

inndeed

a) d
b) i
c) e
d) n

Word Cookie

Find the misspelt word in the sentence:

It was indeed a wonderfull surprise to see my cousin at the station.

a) wonderfull
b) cousin
c) indeed
d) surprise

Spell-o-Spell

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) probably
b) endeed
c) certainly
d) perhaps

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which sentence uses indeed correctly?

a) The mangoes were very sweet indeed.
b) We need three indeeds of rice.
c) Please indeed the door after you.
d) She indeed her homework by six.

2. In the sentence Thank you very much indeed, the last word makes the thanks ____.

a) shorter
b) quieter
c) stronger
d) later