Spell Bee Word: Rag

What does rag mean?

Word: Rag

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Rag means an old, worn piece of cloth, often torn.

Synonyms: cloth

How do you spell rag?

Syllables: rag

Tricky part: Rag ends with a g. Say it and you hear a soft g, not the hard sound at the end of rack, so do not write k or ck.

Watch out for: rak, ragg

Memory tip: Drag a rag across the floor: take the d off drag and rag is left.

Idioms and Phrases

1. from rags to riches: From being very poor to being very rich. Example: "The story tells how a poor boy went from rags to riches."

Rag in a sentence

Example 1: Papa keeps an old rag under the scooter seat.

Example 2: Dadi tore an old bedsheet into rags.

Example 3: The doll was made from a soft rag.

Fun Fact

Long ago, old cotton rags were used to make paper.

Practise the CREST Way

Rhyme Chime

Find the word that doesn't rhyme with rag:

a) bag
b) nag
c) rug
d) sag

Letter Treasure

Fill in the missing vowel:

r_g

a) o
b) a

Word Link Express

Continue the word chain:

rag ---> gold ---> ____

a) duck
b) girl

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Papa's old vest is full of holes. What can he use it for now?

a) giving as a gift
b) going to a party
c) wearing to school
d) wiping the car

2. Where does Mumma keep a rag for wiping spills?

a) under her pillow
b) in the rice tin
c) near the kitchen sink
d) inside the fridge