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Spell Bee Word: pile


Basic Details

Word: Pile

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A lot of things placed one on top of another, like a pile of books or a pile of clothes.

Synonyms: heap, stack

How to Spell Pile

Syllables: pile

Tricky part: The silent e at the end makes the i say its name. Without it the word would be pil, which is not a word.

Watch out for: pyle, piel

Memory tip: Imagine the silent e sitting on top of a pile of books, holding it up so the i says its own name.

Usage Examples

Example 1: There is a pile of clothes on my bed.

Example 2: Dadi made a pile of hot rotis for lunch.

Example 3: The children jumped into a pile of dry leaves.

Fun Fact

Pile has a second meaning: a thick post pushed deep into the ground to hold up a bridge or a building.

Practise the CREST Way

Spell Spies

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) mile
b) tile
c) smile
d) pyle

Show answer

d) pyle. Pile uses an i, the same as smile, tile and mile.

Jumble Tumble

Choose the correct sequence of the jumbled letters to form a meaningful word:

l e p i 1 2 3 4

a) 4321
b) 3421
c) 2413
d) 3412

Show answer

d) 3412. P is letter 3, i is letter 4, l is letter 1 and e is letter 2.

Word Champ

Choose the correct option to make a meaningful word:

pi_ _

a) ol
b) el
c) ul
d) le

Show answer

d) le. Pile ends with l and then a silent e.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Another word for a pile of leaves is a ____ of leaves.

a) line
b) hole
c) heap
d) drop

Show answer

c) heap

2. What can you make with many books?

a) a puddle
b) a song
c) a pile
d) a wish

Show answer

c) a pile

Associated Words

pandemicherbivoreopulencecollusionjostle
allocaterepulseauspiciousmouth-wateringappease

Next steps

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