Spell Bee Word: Tap

What does tap mean?

Word: Tap

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Tap means the thing you turn to let water out of a pipe. To tap also means to touch something lightly.

How do you spell tap?

Syllables: tap

Tricky part: Tap has one p at the end. Tape, with an e, is the sticky strip, so do not add an e.

Watch out for: tapp, tappe

Memory tip: Tap ends with p, like the pipe the water comes through.

Tap in a sentence

Example 1: Fill the bucket from the garden tap.

Example 2: The tap in the kitchen is dripping.

Example 3: Tap the drum softly.

Fun Fact

In American English, a tap is usually called a faucet. In British English, it is a tap.

Practise the CREST Way

Rhyme Chime

Find the word that doesn't rhyme with tap:

a) nap
b) map
c) cap
d) tip

Letter Treasure

Fill in the missing vowel:

t_p

a) e
b) a

Word Link Express

Continue the word chain:

cat ---> tap ---> ____

a) ten
b) pig

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is a tap usually found?

a) above a sink
b) under a bed
c) inside a book
d) on a tree

2. Why should we close the tap?

a) to make it shine
b) to cool the pipe
c) to save water
d) to keep it clean