Spell Bee Word: alarm

Basic Details

Word: Alarm

Part of Speech: Noun / Verb

Meaning: A signal, often a loud noise, that warns people of danger or a device that wakes someone up.

Synonyms: Alert, warning, bell, notification

Antonyms: Calm, peace, reassurance

Idioms and Phrases

1. Sound the alarm: To warn people that there is danger. Example: "When the fire broke out, the firefighters quickly sounded the alarm."
2. Raise the alarm: To alert others about a potential problem. Example: "She raised the alarm when she saw smoke coming from the kitchen."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The alarm rang loudly, waking everyone up on the first day of school.

Example 2: The security alarm went off when someone tried to open the back door.

Example 3: He set an alarm on his phone to remind him of his dentist appointment.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the first mechanical alarm clock was invented in 1787 by Levi Hutchins? It could only ring at 4 a.m. to wake him up!

Famous Quote

"An alarm clock is a device that wakes you up just in time to be late." - Anonymous

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "alarm" mean?

a) A type of animal
b) A signal for warning or waking up
c) A kind of food
d) A person

Answer: b) A signal for warning or waking up

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

a) Notification
b) Peace
c) Joy
d) Comfort

Answer: a) Notification

3. Which sentence uses "alarm" correctly?

a) The alarm sang a beautiful song.
b) The alarm went off during the night.
c) The alarm ran a marathon.
d) The alarm painted the wall.

Answer: b) The alarm went off during the night.

4. Which idiom means to warn others about danger?

a) Sound the alarm
b) Jump for joy
c) Spill the beans
d) Kick the bucket

Answer: a) Sound the alarm

5. What is the opposite of "alarm"?

a) Worry
b) Calm
c) Stress
d) Noise

Answer: b) Calm