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Spell Bee Word: monarch


Basic Details

Word: Monarch

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A king, queen, emperor or empress who rules a country, usually because they were born into the royal family.

Synonyms: ruler, sovereign

Antonyms: subject

How to Spell Monarch

Syllables: mon - arch

Tricky part: The ch at the end sounds like k, so children write monark or monarck.

Watch out for: monark, monarck, monach

Memory tip: Picture a monarch riding under the grand arch of the palace gate: mon + arch. Write the arch, even though here it is said ark.

Usage Examples

Example 1: Ashoka was a great monarch who spread the message of peace.

Example 2: The monarch waved from the palace balcony.

Example 3: In some countries the monarch has little real power today.

Fun Fact

The monarch butterfly of North America flies thousands of kilometres each autumn to spend the winter in the mountains of Mexico.

Practise the CREST Way

Spell-o-Spell

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) monark
b) throne
c) dynasty
d) emperor

Show answer

a) monark. Monarch is written mon + arch, even though the end is said like ark.

Word Connection

Choose the synonym of the word:

monarch

a) servant
b) ruler
c) soldier
d) subject

Show answer

b) ruler. A monarch rules; servants and subjects are the people who are ruled.

Word Cookie

Find the extra letter in the word:

monnarch

a) o
b) n
c) a
d) h

Show answer

b) n. The word starts mon with just one n.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these people is a monarch?

a) a queen
b) a farmer
c) a judge
d) a pilot

Show answer

a) a queen

2. A monarch usually comes to power by ____.

a) buying a ticket
b) passing an exam
c) winning a quiz
d) being born into the royal family

Show answer

d) being born into the royal family

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