Spell Bee Word: Try

What does try mean?

Word: Try

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: Try means to do your best to do something, even if it is hard.

How do you spell try?

Syllables: try

Tricky part: The eye sound at the end is spelt with a y, not i or ie.

Watch out for: trye, tri, trai

Memory tip: The y at the end of try says eye: keep an eye on that y.

Idioms and Phrases

1. give it a try: To do something new to see if you can. Example: "The swing looks high, but give it a try with Papa."

Try in a sentence

Example 1: Try again, you nearly got it.

Example 2: I will try the new slide at the park.

Example 3: Can I try your fruit salad?

Fun Fact

In rugby, a try is scored when a player puts the ball down over the other team's line.

Practise the CREST Way

Spell Spies

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) cak
b) try

Sound Check

Choose the word which rhymes with 'try':

a) buy
b) tray

Spellacadabra

Choose the correct option to make a meaningful word:

t_y

a) w
b) r

Jumble Tumble

Rearrange the jumbled letters to form a hidden word:

ytr

a) rty
b) try

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sona's tower of blocks fell down, so she will try again. What will she do?

a) throw the blocks
b) go to sleep
c) build it again
d) give up

2. Mum says, Try a little of this new dish. What does she want you to do?

a) taste a little of it
b) put it in the fridge
c) cook it for her
d) throw it away