spelling bee part 1

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What is a spelling bee?

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A spelling bee is a competition where participants are asked to spell words correctly.

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What does 'spell' mean?

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To spell means to write or say the letters of a word in the correct order.

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What is a word?

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A word is a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing.

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What is a letter?

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A letter is a character in the alphabet used to form words.

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What is the alphabet?

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The alphabet is a set of letters used in a language to write words.

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What does 'correct' mean?

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Correct means free from errors; accurate.

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What is a competition?

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A competition is an event where people try to win by doing something better than others.

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What does 'participate' mean?

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To participate means to take part in an activity or event.

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What is a judge in a spelling bee?

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A judge is a person who decides if the spelling of a word is correct.

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What does 'pronounce' mean?

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To pronounce means to say a word in a particular way.