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Spell Bee Word: Sign


What does sign mean?

Word: Sign

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Sign means a board or mark that gives information, or a movement that shows a meaning. As a verb, to sign is to write your name.

Synonyms: signal, notice

Sounds like: sine (a word used in maths for measuring angles)

How do you spell sign?

Syllables: sign

Tricky part: The g is silent, so it is easy to leave out. You can hear it in signal and signature, which come from the same root.

Watch out for: sigen, siign, sygn

Memory tip: The silent g in sign speaks up in signal and signature, so you know it is there.

Sign in a sentence

Example 1: The sign on the gate said Beware of Dog.

Example 2: Mr Rao will sign the letter before it is posted.

Example 3: Dark clouds are a sign that rain is coming.

Fun Fact

The first dictionary of Indian Sign Language, with about 3,000 terms, was released in 2018.

Practise the CREST Way

Spell-o-Spell

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) direction
b) warning
c) sighn
d) crossing

Show answer

c) sighn. Sign has a silent g but no h.

Word Makeup

Choose the prefix that completes the word:

sign

a) re
b) ri
c) ree
d) ra

Show answer

a) re. To resign is to give up a job, and the prefix is re, as in rewrite and repay.

Word Connection

Choose the synonym of the word:

sign

a) sound
b) symbol
c) silence
d) sight

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b) symbol. A plus sign is a symbol, so symbol is closest in meaning.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The teacher puts a tick sign next to your answer. What does it mean?

a) the answer is right
b) the answer is wrong
c) the answer is missing
d) the answer is too long

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a) the answer is right

2. Which sentence is about signing your name?

a) A nod is a sign that means yes.
b) The sign on the shop was red.
c) A smile is a sign of joy.
d) Please sign the register at the gate.

Show answer

d) Please sign the register at the gate.

Associated Words

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Next steps

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