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Spell Bee Word: Knapsack

Knapsack (noun): a bag with shoulder straps that is carried on the back; a backpack.


What does knapsack mean?

Word: Knapsack

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Knapsack means a bag with shoulder straps that is carried on the back; a backpack.

Synonyms: backpack, haversack

How do you spell knapsack?

Syllables: knap - sack

Tricky part: The k at the start is silent, so many students write napsack. The word ends in ck, like sack.

Watch out for: napsack, knapsak, knapsac

Memory tip: Knapsack opens like knee and knife, with a k you never say, and closes like a sack of rice.

Knapsack in a sentence

Example 1: Grandpa still has the canvas knapsack he carried on Himalayan treks.

Example 2: Pack a water bottle and a torch in your knapsack before the hike.

Example 3: The scout swung her knapsack onto her shoulders and set off.

Fun Fact

Knapsack came into English from Low German or Dutch. The first part probably comes from knappen, to bite or eat, so it was at first a bag for carrying food.

Practise the CREST Way

Word Connection

Choose the synonym of the word:

knapsack

a) basket
b) wallet
c) suitcase
d) rucksack

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d) rucksack. A rucksack is also worn on the back, just like a knapsack.

Spell-o-Spell

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) briefcase
b) knepsack
c) satchel
d) suitcase

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b) knepsack. Knap has an a, the same vowel as sack.

Mingle-Mangle

Form a meaningful word from the jumbled letters:

pkacsank

a) knapsack
b) snapshot
c) haversack
d) backpack

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a) knapsack. The jumble has two k's and an n but no b, h or t.

Word Cookie

Find the extra letter in the word:

knappsack

a) a
b) s
c) p
d) k

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c) p. Knap has only one p before the sack.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is a knapsack better than a handbag on a hill trek?

a) It is quicker to open.
b) It leaves both hands free.
c) It always weighs less.
d) It costs less to buy.

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b) It leaves both hands free.

2. Which word begins with the same silent letter as knapsack?

a) wrinkle
b) knowledge
c) pneumonia
d) psychology

Show answer

b) knowledge

Associated Words

More Class 6 Summer Spell Bee words starting with k: kinetic, keystroke, kidney

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optimistic, rhinestone, treasurer, actuary, belligerent, consent, dominate, geologist

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