Spell Bee Word: TRUE

Basic Details

Word: True

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Being in accordance with fact or reality; honest or sincere.

Synonyms: Genuine, real, honest, accurate

Antonyms: False, untrue, dishonest

Idioms and Phrases

1. True to form: Acting in a way that is typical for someone. Example: "He was late again, true to form, always seeming to miss the bus."
2. To be true to oneself: To be honest about who you are and what you believe. Example: "Even though others disagreed, she was true to herself and spoke her mind."

Usage Examples

Example 1: It is true that practice makes perfect; the more we try, the better we become.

Example 2: She always tells the true story, even if it is not popular among her friends.

Example 3: The scientist conducted true experiments that led to amazing discoveries about nature.

Fun Fact

The word "true" comes from Old English "triewe," which means faithful or loyal. It has been used for centuries in literature and everyday language to describe honesty and reliability.

Famous Quote

"The truth is rarely pure and never simple." Oscar Wilde

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "true" mean?

a) Not real
b) Being honest or correct
c) A type of food
d) A pleasant sound

Answer: b) Being honest or correct

2. Which of these is a synonym of "true"?

a) Fabricated
b) Genuine
c) Dishonest
d) Incorrect

Answer: b) Genuine

3. Which sentence uses "true" correctly?

a) The magician's tricks are true.
b) The answer to the question is true.
c) True birds can fly.
d) His story was true but boring.

Answer: d) His story was true but boring.

4. Which idiom means to act typically for someone?

a) True to oneself
b) True to form
c) True as a clock
d) True colours

Answer: b) True to form

5. What is the opposite of "true"?

a) Honest
b) Real
c) False
d) Actual

Answer: c) False