Word of the Week

Criticise

Meaning: someone who points out the faults in someone or something in a negative way.

Example of using it in a sentence “He is always criticising the way the students hand in their homework."

The root word comes from the Greek word critic meaning a judge - someone who judges something.

Spelling tip: There are three letter i’s in this word and we are going to use them to start the next section of the spelling each time.

cr + it + ic + ise

Use the word as many times throughout the week. This can be verbally, in your written work or listen out for other people using it.