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Spell Bee Word: Map


What does map mean?

Word: Map

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Map means a drawing that shows where places, roads and rivers are.

How do you spell map?

Syllables: map

Tricky part: Map ends with p. Change that last letter and you get other words: a t makes mat and an n makes man.

Watch out for: mahp, mappe

Memory tip: Draw the p at the end of map as a pin stuck into the map, marking the spot where you are.

Idioms and Phrases

  1. put on the map: to make a place well known Example: "The new science park put our small town on the map."

Map in a sentence

Example 1: We looked at the map to find the zoo.

Example 2: Point to India on the map.

Example 3: Bhaiya drew a treasure map for me.

Fun Fact

The oldest known map of the world was drawn on a clay tablet in Babylon more than 2,500 years ago.

Practise the CREST Way

Spell-o-Magic

Choose the incorrectly spelt magical word:

a) map
b) mapp

Show answer

b) mapp. Mapp doubles the last letter, and map does not.

Rhyme Chime

Choose the word that rhymes with map.

a) nip
b) nap

Show answer

b) nap. Nap and map differ only in the first sound. Nip has a different middle.

Letter Treasure

Fill in the missing vowel:

m_p

a) e
b) a

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b) a. The short a of jam fits here; mep means nothing.

Word Link Express

Continue the word chain:

map ---> pen ---> ____

a) pet
b) nine

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b) nine. Pen ends with n, so nine is next. Pet starts with p, like pen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does a map help you do?

a) see far away
b) tell the time
c) find your way
d) keep you dry

Show answer

c) find your way

2. Who would need a map most on a trip to a new town?

a) a baker
b) a taxi driver
c) a barber
d) a tailor

Show answer

b) a taxi driver

Associated Words

matbedgumrampot
onedotcotkitfat

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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