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Spell Bee Word: Nod


What does nod mean?

Word: Nod

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: Nod means to move your head down and up, usually to say yes or hello.

How do you spell nod?

Syllables: nod

Tricky part: Nod is a short word with just one d. Children sometimes double the d.

Watch out for: nodd, nodde

Memory tip: Count them: nod has three letters, and only one of them is d.

Idioms and Phrases

  1. nod off: to fall asleep without meaning to Example: "Grandpa nodded off in front of the TV."

Nod in a sentence

Example 1: Nod if you can hear me.

Example 2: Grandma gave a small nod and smiled.

Example 3: Meena nodded to show she understood.

Fun Fact

A nod means yes in most countries, but in Bulgaria the head movements for yes and no are often said to be the other way round.

Practise the CREST Way

Sound Check

Which of the following words does not rhyme with nod?

a) code
b) pod
c) rod
d) plod

Show answer

a) code. Code has a long o; pod, rod and plod share the short o and d of nod.

Word Champ

Choose the correct word for the blank:

When I asked if he wanted milk, he gave a quick ___.

a) nut
b) net
c) nod
d) knot

Show answer

c) nod. A quick nod of the head says yes without words.

Spell Spies

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) nod
b) smile
c) wave
d) clapp

Show answer

d) clapp. Clap ends with a single p.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which question could you answer with just a nod?

a) Are you ready?
b) What is your name?
c) How old are you?
d) Where do you live?

Show answer

a) Are you ready?

2. Which is the opposite of a nod?

a) a tap on the desk
b) a shake of the head
c) a jump in the air
d) a blink of the eye

Show answer

b) a shake of the head

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Next steps

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