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Spell Bee Word: kneel


Basic Details

Word: Kneel

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To go down so that one or both knees rest on the ground.

Antonyms: stand

How to Spell Kneel

Syllables: kneel

Tricky part: The k is silent, as in knee, and the long e sound is spelt ee. The past tense is knelt (or kneeled).

Watch out for: neel, kneal, kneil

Memory tip: You kneel on your knee, so start with knee and add an l: knee + l = kneel.

Usage Examples

Example 1: Gardeners kneel on a soft mat while pulling out weeds.

Example 2: The players knelt on the field for a minute of silence.

Example 3: Kneel down so that the toddler can reach to hug you.

Fun Fact

The k at the start of kneel, knee and knife was once spoken aloud in English; it went silent a few hundred years ago.

Practise the CREST Way

Spell-o-Spell

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) wrinkle
b) kneal
c) knuckle
d) knighthood

Show answer

b) kneal. The long e sound in kneel is ee, just as in knee.

Word Cookie

Find the extra letter in the word:

kneele

a) e
b) k
c) n
d) l

Show answer

a) e. The word stops at the l; no e comes after it.

Word Connection

Choose the antonym of the word:

kneel

a) stand
b) squat
c) crouch
d) bow

Show answer

a) stand. To stand is to rise up on your feet; crouch, bow and squat all bring you lower.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When you kneel, which part of your body touches the ground?

a) your chin
b) your elbows
c) your knees
d) your back

Show answer

c) your knees

2. The past tense of kneel used most in British English is ____.

a) knole
b) knelt
c) knold
d) kneeld

Show answer

b) knelt

Associated Words

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