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Spell Bee Word: Wonder


Basic Details

Word: Wonder

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To think about something because you are curious and want to know more. As a noun, a wonder is something amazing.

Synonyms: marvel

Sounds like: wander (to walk about without a plan)

How to Spell Wonder

Syllables: won - der

Tricky part: The first vowel is o, though it sounds like u. If you write a, you get wander, a different word.

Watch out for: wondar, wunder, wondur

Memory tip: When you see something amazing, your mouth makes an O. Wonder has that O.

Usage Examples

Example 1: I wonder why the sky is blue.

Example 2: The children watched the fireworks in wonder.

Example 3: Do you wonder what the ocean floor looks like?

Fun Fact

In 2007 the Taj Mahal was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in a worldwide vote.

Practise the CREST Way

Word Connection

Choose the synonym of the word:

wonder

a) anger
b) fear
c) amazement
d) boredom

Show answer

c) amazement. Wonder is the feeling of amazement; boredom is far from it.

Word Cookie

Insert the correct pair of letters to form a word:

w_nd_r

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

Show answer

a) o, e. Won then der: o and e.

Spell-o-Spell

Choose the correctly spelt word:

a) thundar
b) togather
c) remembor
d) wonder

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d) wonder. Each of the other three has a wrong vowel near the end or the middle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When you wonder about something, you ____.

a) shout at it
b) forget it at once
c) throw it away
d) think about it with curiosity

Show answer

d) think about it with curiosity

2. Fill the gap: I ____ what is in the gift box.

a) wander
b) wonder
c) winter
d) window

Show answer

b) wonder

Associated Words

challengingadvantagecelebrationalleygymnastics
wrestlinghourfresheyeglassesfearfulness

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.

Step 2: After Registration done, do login at www.crestolympiads.com/login.

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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