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Spell Bee Word: Why


What does why mean?

Word: Why

Part of Speech: Adverb

Meaning: Why means for what reason. We use it to ask about the reason for something: Why are you crying?

Sounds like: Y (the letter of the alphabet that comes after X)

How do you spell why?

Syllables: why

Tricky part: The i sound at the end of why is spelt with a y. Ending it with i or ie is the usual slip.

Watch out for: whi, whie, whye

Memory tip: My, by and sky all end in a y that says i, and so does why.

Why in a sentence

Example 1: Why is the sky blue?

Example 2: Mumma asked me why I was late.

Example 3: Why do cats like milk?

Fun Fact

Why is a very old word. People in England were asking why more than a thousand years ago, though they spelt it differently then.

Practise the CREST Way

Spell-o-Magic

Choose the correctly spelt magical word:

a) why
b) wy

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a) why. Why has a quiet h after the w. Without it the word is not finished.

Rhyme Chime

Choose the word that rhymes with why.

a) pea
b) pie

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b) pie. Why and pie share the long i sound; pea ends with ee.

Word Link Express

Continue the word chain:

saw ---> why ---> ____

a) yes
b) hat

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a) yes. Why ends with y, so the next word must start with y, like yes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tina asks, 'Why is the floor wet?' Pick the best answer.

a) In the morning.
b) After lunch today.
c) Near the door.
d) Because it rained.

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d) Because it rained.

2. Mumma asks, 'Why are you smiling?' What does she want to know?

a) the person
b) the time
c) the reason
d) the place

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c) the reason

Associated Words

laphersaybathas
joggetgotshymen

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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