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Spell Bee Word: Zip


What does zip mean?

Word: Zip

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Zip means a fastener with two rows of small metal or plastic teeth that lock together when you slide a tab along them.

How do you spell zip?

Syllables: zip

Tricky part: Zip begins with z, not s; sip is a different word.

Watch out for: zep, zeep

Memory tip: A z looks like the zigzag teeth of a zip, so start the word with that zigzag letter.

Zip in a sentence

Example 1: Rohan's school bag has a big zip on the front pocket.

Example 2: Can you help me pull up the zip on my raincoat?

Example 3: The zip on my sleeping bag got stuck halfway.

Fun Fact

The name zip is thought to copy the quick zipping sound the fastener makes when you pull it.

Practise the CREST Way

Spellacadabra

Choose the correct option to make a meaningful word:

zi__

a) p
b) pe
c) pp
d) b

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a) p. A short word like this ends with just one p; zipp, zib and zipe are not words.

Sound Check

Which of the following words rhymes with zip?

a) sheep
b) shop
c) shape
d) ship

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d) ship. Ship and zip end in the same short ip sound.

Word Champ

In which option are the given words arranged in alphabetical order?

1. zip 2. zebra 3. zoo

a) 312
b) 231
c) 213
d) 123

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c) 213. All three begin with z, so look at the next letter: e comes before i, and i comes before o.

Spell Spies

Choose the option with no spelling errors:

a) buton, collar, pockit, zip
b) botton, coller, pocket, zip
c) button, colar, pokket, zip
d) button, collar, pocket, zip

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d) button, collar, pocket, zip. Button has double t, collar has double l and pocket has ck; only one list gets all of these right.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these usually has a zip?

a) a ruler
b) a plate
c) a pencil case
d) a spoon

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c) a pencil case

2. Pulling the zip up on a bag is a way to ___ it.

a) paint
b) wash
c) close
d) weigh

Show answer

c) close

More words from this list

brink, dodge, flute, ivy, nudge, rapid, snowman, thumb

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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