Spell Bee Word: It

What does it mean?

Word: It

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Meaning: It means a word we use for a thing or an animal instead of saying its name.

How do you spell it?

Syllables: it

Tricky part: It ends with a single t. Children sometimes double the t and write itt.

Watch out for: itt, itte

Memory tip: It has one t, just like at.

It in a sentence

Example 1: It is raining.

Example 2: I found a ball and kicked it.

Example 3: Look at the puppy. It is so small.

Fun Fact

In the game of tag, the child who chases the others is called it.

Practise the CREST Way

Spell Spies

Choose the correctly spelt word:

a) it
b) yu

Show answer

a) it. The word it is fine; you is spelt y, o, u, so yu is the slip.

Sound Check

Choose the word which does not rhyme with 'it':

a) sit
b) eat

Show answer

b) eat. Sit rhymes with it; eat has a long e.

Spellacadabra

Choose the correct option to make a meaningful word:

_t

a) u
b) i

Show answer

b) i. Ut means nothing in English, so the gap takes an i.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 'Oliver dropped his cup and it broke.' What broke?

a) the floor
b) Oliver
c) the cup
d) his hand

Show answer

c) the cup

2. Which of these can we call it?

a) a chair
b) my teacher
c) Mum
d) Papa

Show answer

a) a chair

More words from this list

mum, plan, show, they, work, blog, cost, film

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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