What does moped mean?
Word: Moped
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Moped means a small, light motorbike with a low-powered engine. Older mopeds also had pedals like a bicycle.
How do you spell moped?
Syllables: mo - ped
Tricky part: Moped and mopped look almost alike but are different words, so count the p's with care.
Watch out for: moaped, mopet
Memory tip: The o in moped is the plain o of motor, said like the o in go, with no a after it.
Moped in a sentence
Example 1: Our neighbour rides a red moped to the market.
Example 2: Grandpa rode his moped to the bank every Monday.
Example 3: Grandpa still keeps his first moped in the garage.
Fun Fact
The name moped was made up in Sweden in 1952 by joining parts of two words, motor and pedals.
Practise the CREST Way
Word Twins
Which sentence uses the words correctly?
1. Kofi moped around the house all Sunday because his cricket match was cancelled. 2. After the spill, Mum mopped the kitchen floor.
a) both
b) neither
c) only 1
d) only 2
Show answer
a) both. Moped can also mean sulked and has one p, while mopped (cleaned) has two, so both sentences are right.
Word Champ
Choose the correct word for the blank:
The postman rides a ___, which has a small engine, a basket in front and pedals he can push if the fuel runs out.
a) moped
b) tricycle
c) trolley
d) tandem
Show answer
a) moped. A tandem and a tricycle have no engine, and a trolley is pushed by hand.
Spell Spies
Choose the incorrectly spelt word:
a) tractor
b) scooter
c) trailer
d) mopid
Show answer
d) mopid. The second part of moped has an e, not an i.
Jumble Tumble
Which option has letters that you can rearrange to form the name of a vehicle?
a) tlkete
b) dpeom
c) olcck
d) tkcueb
Show answer
b) dpeom. Dpeom rearranges into moped; the others make clock, bucket and kettle.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Why might a moped be a poor choice for a long highway trip?
a) it needs two riders to steer
b) its small engine cannot go very fast
c) it can only be ridden on sand
d) it has no brakes at all
Show answer
b) its small engine cannot go very fast
2. Who would find a moped most useful?
a) a pilot flying to Paris
b) a paper seller on a short round
c) a swimmer in a race
d) a ship's captain at sea
Show answer
b) a paper seller on a short round
