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Spell Bee Word: Rot


What does rot mean?

Word: Rot

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: Rot means to go bad and soft, like an old banana or a fallen leaf.

How do you spell rot?

Syllables: rot

Tricky part: Rot has a short o, as in hot. Some children write oa, but that makes a long sound, as in boat.

Watch out for: roat, raot

Memory tip: Make your mouth round like an o when you say rot.

Rot in a sentence

Example 1: The mangoes will rot if we keep them in the sun.

Example 2: Old leaves rot on the ground.

Example 3: Brush your teeth so they do not rot.

Fun Fact

When fallen leaves rot, they turn into compost, which helps new plants grow.

Practise the CREST Way

Rhyme Chime

Find the word that doesn't rhyme with rot:

a) dot
b) hot
c) dig
d) pot

Show answer

c) dig. Hot, pot and dot all sound like rot at the end; dig does not.

Letter Treasure

Fill in the missing consonant:

ro_

a) t
b) k

Show answer

a) t. Rot ends with the t you hear at the end of cat.

Word Link Express

Continue the word chain:

rot ---> toy ---> ____

a) yes
b) tap

Show answer

a) yes. Toy ends with y, and yes starts with y. Tap starts with t, like toy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these does not rot?

a) a stone
b) an apple
c) a leaf
d) a carrot

Show answer

a) a stone

2. What can stop fruit from rotting quickly?

a) leaving it in the sun
b) putting it in hot water
c) keeping it in the fridge
d) dropping it on the floor

Show answer

c) keeping it in the fridge

Associated Words

lagjetlapbagegg
nagthekinpatjut

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