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Spell Bee Word: skip


Basic Details

Word: Skip

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To move along with small hops, landing on one foot and then the other. It also means to jump over a rope, or to leave something out.

Synonyms: hop

How to Spell Skip

Syllables: skip

Tricky part: Skip begins with s-k and has a single p. Some children write sckip or skipp.

Watch out for: skipp, sckip, scip

Memory tip: Sk starts sky, so think of jumping up towards the sky every time you skip.

Usage Examples

Example 1: The girls skip with a rope at break time.

Example 2: Do not skip breakfast on exam day.

Example 3: My little sister skips all the way to the bus stop.

Fun Fact

Boxers often skip with a rope as part of their training.

Practise the CREST Way

Spellacadabra

Choose the correct option to make a meaningful word:

ski_ _ing

a) bb
b) kk
c) ff
d) pp

Show answer

d) pp. Skipping needs a second p so the i stays short.

Spell Spies

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) skipp
b) ship
c) slip
d) drip

Show answer

a) skipp. Skip ends with one p, just like slip, ship and drip.

Sound Check

Which of the following words does not rhyme with skip?

a) lip
b) tip
c) chip
d) ripe

Show answer

d) ripe. Ripe has a silent e, so its i says its name and it does not rhyme.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What can you skip with at playtime?

a) a pillow
b) a rope
c) a plate
d) a book

Show answer

b) a rope

2. If you skip a page, you ____.

a) colour it
b) leave it out
c) read it twice
d) tear it

Show answer

b) leave it out

Associated Words

preventiveembellishvenalcounterbalancechauffeur
revolveveracityvagabondintravenousventriloquist

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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