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Spell Bee Word: Want


What does want mean?

Word: Want

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: Want means to wish to have or do something.

How do you spell want?

Syllables: want

Tricky part: The a in want is said like the o in hot. Children often put a different vowel there.

Watch out for: wunt, waunt

Memory tip: Put an apple in the middle of want: that a does the o sound.

Want in a sentence

Example 1: I want a slice of mango.

Example 2: Do you want to play?

Example 3: The puppy wants its ball.

Fun Fact

Long ago, want did not mean wish. It came from Old Norse, the language of old Norway, and meant to be short of something.

Practise the CREST Way

Spell-o-Magic

Choose the incorrectly spelt magical word:

a) want
b) whant

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b) whant. This word starts with a w and no h after it.

Letter Treasure

Fill in the missing consonant:

wa_t

a) n
b) m

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a) n. Only one of these letters makes a word: try each one aloud.

Jumble Jungle

Rearrange the jumbled letters to form a hidden word:

nwta

a) want
b) wnat

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a) want. Read each one aloud. A vowel must come right after the w.

Word Link Express

Continue the word chain:

want ---> tin ---> ____

a) tub
b) nut

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b) nut. Tin finishes with n, the letter that nut needs at its start.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tara says, 'I want a drink.' How is she most likely feeling?

a) cold
b) thirsty
c) sleepy
d) shy

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b) thirsty

2. Ravi wants to fly a kite. Which place is best?

a) a wide open park
b) a crowded bus
c) a busy kitchen
d) a small bedroom

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a) a wide open park

Associated Words

Words that end in -ant: plant, elephant, pleasant

More words from this list

any, car, fan, her, leg, now, pot, she

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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