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Spell Bee Word: ovation


Basic Details

Word: Ovation

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Long and loud clapping by a crowd to show that they loved a show or a speech.

Synonyms: applause

How to Spell Ovation

Syllables: o - va - tion

Tricky part: The last four letters are t-i-o-n, though the ending sounds like shun. Ovashun and ovasion are the usual mistakes.

Watch out for: ovashun, ovasion, ovetion

Memory tip: Begin with ova, as in oval, and finish with tion. Picture an oval stadium full of people giving an ovation.

Usage Examples

Example 1: The singer got a standing ovation.

Example 2: The class gave Riya an ovation after her speech.

Example 3: At the end of the play, the hall burst into a loud ovation.

Fun Fact

Ovation comes from Latin. In ancient Rome, an ovatio was a smaller victory parade for a general.

Practise the CREST Way

Spell Spies

Choose the misspelt word/s in the given sentence:

The dancers bowed as the crowd gave them a long ovashun.

a) bowed and long
b) dancers and crowd
c) only ovashun
d) only crowd

Show answer

c) only ovashun. Ovation ends in tion, even though we hear shun.

Word Champ

Choose the correct option to make a meaningful word:

ova_ _ _ _

a) tion
b) shun
c) sion
d) tian

Show answer

a) tion. Ova plus tion gives ovation.

Jumble Tumble

What is the meaning of the word that can be formed from the given letters?

toaniov

a) a heavy winter coat
b) loud clapping from an audience
c) a long rope bridge
d) a big hall for games

Show answer

b) loud clapping from an audience. Toaniov can be turned into ovation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When people stand up and clap at the end of a show, it is called a standing ___.

a) station
b) ovation
c) nation
d) motion

Show answer

b) ovation

2. A crowd gives an ovation to show that it ___.

a) was bored
b) was angry
c) wanted to sleep
d) loved the show

Show answer

d) loved the show

Associated Words

tournamentmollifycelebrityprolongcapability
balmymaximaccessoryacumenfitful

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