Spell Bee Word: air

Basic Details

Word: Air

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The invisible mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth and is essential for breathing.

Synonyms: Atmosphere, breeze, oxygen

Antonyms: Vacuum

Idioms and Phrases

1. Out of thin air: Something that appears suddenly or unexpectedly. Example: "He solved the puzzle out of thin air, impressing everyone in the room."
2. Clear the air: To resolve a misunderstanding or tension in a situation. Example: "After their argument, they had a talk to clear the air."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The fresh air in the countryside makes it a lovely place to relax and enjoy nature.

Example 2: Plants need air, sunlight, and water to grow healthily.

Example 3: The balloon floated up into the air until it disappeared from sight.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the air we breathe is composed of about 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and trace amounts of other gases, including carbon dioxide and argon?

Famous Quote

"The air up there in the clouds is very pure and fine, bracing and delicious." - Mark Twain

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "air" mean?

a) A type of rock
b) An invisible mixture of gases
c) A kind of animal
d) A type of food

Answer: b) An invisible mixture of gases

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

a) Water
b) Breeze
c) Ground
d) Stone

Answer: b) Breeze

3. Which sentence uses "air" correctly?

a) The air sang beautifully.
b) She filled the balloon with air.
c) Air is a delicious meal.
d) The air ran fast.

Answer: b) She filled the balloon with air.

4. Which idiom means something that appears suddenly?

a) Out of thin air
b) Clear the air
c) Between a rock and a hard place
d) The ball is in your court

Answer: a) Out of thin air

5. What is the opposite of "air"?

a) Solid
b) Liquid
c) Vacuum
d) Matter

Answer: c) Vacuum