Spell Bee Word: Scarf

What does scarf mean?

Word: Scarf

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Scarf means a long piece of cloth you wear around your neck or head to keep warm or to look nice.

How do you spell scarf?

Syllables: scarf

Tricky part: It begins with sc, which makes a sk sound. Children often write sk.

Watch out for: skarf, skharf

Memory tip: Scarf starts like school: the sk sound is written sc in both.

Scarf in a sentence

Example 1: Nani knitted me a red woollen scarf.

Example 2: Wrap your scarf tightly; it is cold in Shimla.

Example 3: She tied a silk scarf over her hair.

Fun Fact

In Britain, many football fans wear a scarf in their team's colours when they go to watch a match.

Practise the CREST Way

Spell-o-Spell

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) mittens
b) scarff
c) jacket
d) sweater

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b) scarff. This word ends with a single f.

Word Cookie

Insert the correct letter to form a word:

sc_rf

a) e
b) i
c) o
d) a

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d) a. The vowel sound is the ar of car.

Mingle-Mangle

Form a meaningful word from the jumbled letters:

frasc

a) scfar
b) scafr
c) scraf
d) scarf

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d) scarf. Read each choice aloud; only one names the warm wrap for your neck.

Word Cookie

Find the extra letter in the word:

scarrf

a) s
b) c
c) f
d) r

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d) r. Just one r comes before the f.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When would you most need a woollen scarf?

a) in a warm swimming pool
b) on a sunny summer day
c) at a hot, sunny beach
d) on a cold, windy day

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d) on a cold, windy day

2. A scarf goes round your neck. What else is worn there?

a) a necklace
b) a glove
c) a belt
d) a sock

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a) a necklace

Associated Words

More Class 2 Summer Spell Bee words starting with sc: scone, science, scientist

More words from this list

straighten, whirlwind, beggar, college, exercise, handkerchief, leave, panda

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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