Spell Bee Word: Wood

What does wood mean?

Word: Wood

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Wood means the hard material that the trunk and branches of a tree are made of. We use it for tables, doors and toys.

Synonyms: timber

Sounds like: would (a helping verb, as in 'I would like some water.')

How do you spell wood?

Syllables: wood

Tricky part: The oo makes a short sound here, as in book. Would sounds the same but is a different word.

Watch out for: wud, wod, wode

Memory tip: Wood comes from trees, and the two o's in wood look like the rings you see in a cut log.

Idioms and Phrases

1. touch wood: said when you hope your good luck will continue Example: "I have not missed a school bus all year, touch wood."

Wood in a sentence

Example 1: Dadaji made a toy cart out of wood.

Example 2: The old door is made of teak wood.

Example 3: We collected dry wood for the bonfire.

Fun Fact

Bamboo looks like wood and is used like wood, but it is really a very tall grass.

Practise the CREST Way

Word Champ

Choose the correct word for the blank:

Our dining table is made of ___.

a) would
b) word
c) wool
d) wood

Sound Check

Which of the following words does not rhyme with wood?

a) hood
b) food
c) stood
d) good

Spell Spies

Choose the pair which has a spelling error:

a) paper : book
b) cley : pot
c) glass : window
d) wood : table

Jumble Tumble

Which option has letters that you can rearrange to form the name of a material that comes from trees?

a) odov
b) orow
c) odow
d) odoww

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which tool does a carpenter use to cut wood?

a) a ladle
b) a saw
c) a spoon
d) a comb

2. Which classroom item is usually made of wood?

a) a crayon
b) a pencil
c) a glue stick
d) an eraser