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Spell Bee Word: Rule


What does rule mean?

Word: Rule

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Rule means something everyone has to follow, like Do not run in the corridor.

How do you spell rule?

Syllables: rule

Tricky part: The u in rule says oo, and the word ends in a silent e. Children often write rool.

Watch out for: rool, rul, ruel

Memory tip: There is no oo in rule: a u makes that sound, and a quiet e waits at the end.

Idioms and Phrases

  1. as a rule: Usually, most of the time. Example: "As a rule, I go to bed by nine."

Rule in a sentence

Example 1: Our class rule is to keep the room tidy.

Example 2: Wear your seat belt, it is the rule.

Example 3: Every board game comes with its own rules.

Fun Fact

In cricket, the rules have a special name: they are called the Laws of Cricket.

Practise the CREST Way

Spell Spies

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) gote
b) rule

Show answer

a) gote. Goat is spelt with oa, so gote is the mistake.

Sound Check

Choose the word which does not rhyme with 'rule':

a) rail
b) tool

Show answer

a) rail. Rail ends with an ail sound, so it is the one that does not rhyme; tool does.

Spellacadabra

Choose the correct option to make a meaningful word:

ru_e

a) f
b) l

Show answer

b) l. From these two, only l makes a real word; rufe is not one.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Pick the school rule.

a) Our school has a big gate.
b) The bell rings at nine.
c) Raise your hand to speak.
d) Our class is on the first floor.

Show answer

c) Raise your hand to speak.

2. In a game of football, who must follow the rules?

a) only the youngest player
b) every player
c) only the captain
d) only the winner

Show answer

b) every player

Associated Words

Words that end in -le: file, pile, puddle, circle, couple, bundle

More words from this list

test, very, also, by, end, girl, if, mile

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.

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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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