Spelling Basics

Pool Round

How It Works

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All participants will be asked 5 words each.

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No negative marking if a word is spelt incorrectly.

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Participants cannot pass a word.

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Assistance is available during the round.

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The word will be pronounced multiple times. Participants can ask for the word's meaning or its origin. Words will be presented in a complete sentence for context.

Selection Criteria: The Team with the highest score will advance to the next round.

Round 1

The Ultimate Spelling Duel

Participants take turns choosing from different word difficulty levels:

Each correct spelling earns points
Incorrect spellings result in a point deduction
The individual with the highest score at the end moves to round 2!

Point System:

Easy (1 point)
Medium (2 points)
Hard (3 points)

Round 2

The Final Challenge

Each team gets a list of 10 words. Team members take turns spelling words, passing the turn to the next member after spelling one. The catch: only 30 seconds per word!

10 words per team
Take turns spelling
30 seconds time limit per word

Finale

Participants will choose 1 theme, from which their final 10 words will be selected.

Choose 1 theme for your words
10 words will be selected from your theme
All participants answer 10 words each
Words increase in difficulty as the round progresses

🏆 The team with the highest score at the end wins the Spelling Whizz Competition!