Spell Bee Word: Right

What does right mean?

Word: Right

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Right means correct, with no mistakes. It also names the side opposite your left.

Synonyms: correct

Antonyms: left

Sounds like: write (to put words on paper)

How do you spell right?

Syllables: right

Tricky part: You cannot hear the g or the h, but both must be written. Children often leave them out or swap them.

Watch out for: rigt, rihgt

Memory tip: Tap the table twice as you write the two silent letters: g, then h.

Right in a sentence

Example 1: Your answer is right, well done.

Example 2: Turn right at the big banyan tree.

Example 3: Raj holds the bat in his right hand.

Fun Fact

Most people in the world write with the right hand.

Practise the CREST Way

Word Connection

Choose the antonym of the word:

right

a) exact
b) wrong
c) perfect
d) proper

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b) wrong. Wrong is the opposite when you are talking about an answer.

Spell-o-Spell

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) abuve
b) across
c) right
d) behind

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a) abuve. Above has an o, though it sounds like the vowel in cup.

Word Cookie

Insert the correct letter to form a word:

r_ght

a) a
b) u
c) e
d) i

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d) i. The vowel here says its own name.

Word Cookie

Find the extra letter in the word:

rightt

a) r
b) h
c) t
d) g

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c) t. One t closes the word.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Neha's sum gets a tick from the teacher. What does the tick tell her?

a) The sum is from an old book.
b) The sum is too small to read.
c) The sum needs more work.
d) The sum adds up as it should.

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d) The sum adds up as it should.

2. Mum says, 'Come here right away!' When should you come?

a) some other day
b) at once
c) next week
d) after lunch

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b) at once

Associated Words

Words that end in -ght: overnight, midnight, highlight, straight, moonlight, twilight

Related words on the Spell Bee lists: write

More words from this list

stick, welcome, band, caw, describe, forgive, July, oak

Next steps

How to participate in CREST International Spell Bee

The CREST International Spell Bee (CSB) is conducted in two editions – CREST International Spell Bee - Summer (CSB) and CREST International Spell Bee - Winter (CSBW) – giving students across the globe an opportunity to showcase and enhance their spelling proficiency. Designed for young learners from Senior KG to Class 8, the competition focuses on word-building, pronunciation, and vocabulary enrichment, helping students develop strong linguistic skills.

Steps to Participate:

Step 1: Visit the registration page and complete the registration with your desired subject.

Step 2: After Registration done, do login at www.crestolympiads.com/login.

Step 3: After login, go to dashboard and click on Book slot/Take Exam

Step 4: Schedule your exam date and preferred time.

Step 5: Log in with your credentials on the exam day at the scheduled time and take the exam.

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