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Spell Bee Word: territory


Basic Details

Word: Territory

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: An area of land that belongs to or is controlled by a country, a person or an animal.

Synonyms: region, area, land, domain

How to Spell Territory

Syllables: ter - ri - to - ry

Tricky part: The r is doubled, and the ending is tory, not tery. Students write teritory or territery.

Watch out for: teritory, territery, terretory

Memory tip: Terra means land in Latin. Territory is land, and it keeps the double r of terra.

Idioms and Phrases

  1. comes with the territory: Is a normal part of a job or situation, even if it is unpleasant. Example: "Long hours come with the territory when you are a doctor."

Usage Examples

Example 1: A tiger marks its territory by scratching trees.

Example 2: The ship sailed into Indian territory near the Andaman Islands.

Example 3: Our cat thinks the whole sofa is her territory.

Fun Fact

India has eight union territories, among them Ladakh, Lakshadweep and Puducherry.

Practise the CREST Way

Word Cookie

Fill in the missing letters to complete the word:

terr_t_ry

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

Show answer

c) i,o. After terr comes i, and the ending is tory, as in history.

Spell-o-Spell

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) embarrass
b) teritory
c) corridor
d) terrace

Show answer

b) teritory. Territory keeps the double r of terra, Latin for land.

Word Connection

Choose the synonym of the word: territory

a) ceiling
b) region
c) crowd
d) weapon

Show answer

b) region. A region is an area of land, which is what a territory is.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does a dog bark at strangers near its home?

a) It wants a bath.
b) It is learning to count.
c) It is guarding its territory.
d) It is sleepy.

Show answer

c) It is guarding its territory.

2. Which of these is a union territory of India?

a) Ladakh
b) Punjab
c) Assam
d) Kerala

Show answer

a) Ladakh

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