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Spell Bee Word: Leaflet


What does leaflet mean?

Word: Leaflet

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Leaflet means a single printed sheet of paper, often folded, that gives people information about something.

Synonyms: flyer

How do you spell leaflet?

Syllables: leaf - let

Tricky part: The first part is spelt like a leaf on a tree, with ea, though many children write ee or a plain e.

Watch out for: leeflet, leflet

Memory tip: A leaflet starts just like a leaf from a tree, and both are thin, light things that flutter in your hand.

Leaflet in a sentence

Example 1: A girl at the gate gave each parent a leaflet about the science fair.

Example 2: The library leaflet lists its new opening hours.

Example 3: Papa found a leaflet for a swimming class in the post.

Fun Fact

Plant scientists also use the word leaflet for each small part of a divided leaf, such as those on a neem or a rose.

Practise the CREST Way

Word Connection

Choose the synonym of the word:

leaflet

a) envelope
b) parcel
c) postbox
d) pamphlet

Show answer

d) pamphlet. A pamphlet is also a few printed pages that give information.

Spell-o-Spell

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) messenjer
b) poster
c) announce
d) leaflet

Show answer

a) messenjer. Messenger is written with a g, as passenger is.

Word Cookie

Find the extra letter in the word:

leafllet

a) f
b) a
c) t
d) l

Show answer

d) l. Only one l comes after the f.

Word Cookie

Find the misspelt word in the sentence:

Each shop on our road put a leaflit in its window.

a) shop
b) leaflit
c) road
d) window

Show answer

b) leaflit. The ending has an e, as in booklet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A town wants everyone to know about a new bus route. How could a leaflet help?

a) by telling people the new timings
b) by cleaning the buses every day
c) by selling tickets to the drivers
d) by carrying people to the station

Show answer

a) by telling people the new timings

2. How does a leaflet differ from a novel?

a) it is never printed
b) it is far heavier
c) it has no words
d) it is far shorter

Show answer

d) it is far shorter

Associated Words

Words that end in -let: wallet, tablet, ballet, mullet, bracelet, violet

More words from this list

paintbrush, ruler, textbook, alive, buckle, continent, envelope, habit

Next steps

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