Spell Bee Word: On

What does on mean?

Word: On

Part of Speech: Preposition

Meaning: On means resting on the top of something, as in The book is on the table. It can also mean working, as in The fan is on.

Antonyms: off

How do you spell on?

Syllables: on

Tricky part: On is the opposite of off. Do not add an e: one, with an e, is the number 1.

Watch out for: ahn, ohn

Memory tip: On and off are opposites that start the same way. Flip the switch on and the f's fall away.

On in a sentence

Example 1: The cup is on the table.

Example 2: Put your shoes on.

Example 3: Switch on the fan, please.

Fun Fact

On is one of the words used most often in English. You will find it on almost every page of a storybook.

Practise the CREST Way

Spell-o-Magic

Choose the correctly spelt magical word:

a) on
b) onn

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a) on. Onn doubles the last letter; on does not.

Rhyme Chime

Choose the word that rhymes with on.

a) gone
b) own

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a) gone. Gone and on end with the same sound, even though gone looks longer. Own sounds like the start of only.

Letter Treasure

Fill in the missing consonant:

o_

a) g
b) n

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b) n. Og is not a word, so the gap needs n.

Word Link Express

Continue the word chain:

on ---> nut ---> ____

a) nest
b) tent

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b) tent. Nut ends with t, so tent comes next. Nest starts with n, like nut.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mumma says, Put your cap on. Where does the cap go?

a) your knee
b) your hand
c) your head
d) your foot

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c) your head

2. Papa switches the fan on. What will you feel?

a) nothing at all
b) warm sunshine
c) a cool breeze
d) cold rain

Show answer

c) a cool breeze

Associated Words

Next steps

How to participate in CREST International Spell Bee

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