Spell Bee Word: alone

Basic Details

Word: Alone

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Being by oneself; not with anyone else.

Synonyms: Solo, solitary, unaccompanied

Antonyms: Together, accompanied, with others

Idioms and Phrases

1. All alone: Completely by oneself. Example: "He felt all alone when everyone left the party."
2. Alone in the crowd: Feeling isolated or lonely even when surrounded by many people. Example: "Despite being at a bustling fair, she felt alone in the crowd."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She often enjoys reading her favourite books alone in her room.

Example 2: After the others left, John realised he was alone in the park.

Example 3: The cat sat alone on the windowsill, watching the birds outside.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "alone" comes from the Old English "all on," which meant "all by oneself"? Over time, it evolved into "alone" as we use it today.

Famous Quote

"The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself." - Michel de Montaigne

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "alone" mean?

a) With friends
b) By oneself
c) In a group
d) In a crowd

Answer: b) By oneself

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

a) Together
b) Unaccompanied
c) Happy
d) Noisy

Answer: b) Unaccompanied

3. Which is an antonym of "alone"?

a) Isolated
b) Solitary
c) Together
d) Lonesome

Answer: c) Together

4. Which sentence uses "alone" correctly?

a) She likes to be alone while studying for exams.
b) The alone dog played fetch with its owner.
c) Alone we will go to the party together.
d) They alone sing in the choir.

Answer: a) She likes to be alone while studying for exams.

5. What does the idiom "all alone" mean?

a) Surrounded by others
b) Only with one person
c) Completely by oneself
d) Partying with friends

Answer: c) Completely by oneself