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Spell Bee Word: Recliner

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What does recliner mean?

Word: Recliner

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Recliner means a big, soft armchair whose back can be pushed down at an angle.

How do you spell recliner?

Syllables: re - clin - er

Tricky part: The long i sound in the middle, as in kite, is spelt with a plain i. Children often put a y or ie there instead.

Watch out for: reclyner, recliener

Memory tip: Picture the dot on the i as a head resting back in the chair: one plain i, never a y.

Recliner in a sentence

Example 1: Zara's grandad reads his newspaper in the recliner every morning.

Example 2: The recliner by the window is the comfiest seat in the house.

Example 3: Zara curled up in the recliner with her favourite book.

Next steps

Fun Fact

Many recliners have a footrest that comes up as the back goes down, so your legs can rest too.

Practise the CREST Way

Word Cookie

Find the misspelt word in the sentence:

The cat sleeps on the rekliner all day.

a) sleeps
b) rekliner
c) day
d) all

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b) rekliner. The k sound after re is written with a c, as in clap.

Word Cookie

Find the extra letter in the word:

reclinner

a) c
b) e
c) r
d) n

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d) n. Only one n belongs in the middle of this word.

Spell-o-Spell

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) cushion
b) kettle
c) curtain
d) reclinor

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d) reclinor. A recliner finishes with the same two letters as farmer and teacher.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What can you do in a recliner that is hard to do on a stool?

a) sit up
b) sit down
c) lean far back
d) sit still

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c) lean far back

2. Grandad gets home tired after a long walk. Why might he head straight for the recliner?

a) to lie back and rest
b) to water the plants
c) to make a cup of tea
d) to tie his laces

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a) to lie back and rest

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