Spell Bee Word: ample

Basic Details

Word: Ample

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: More than enough; plenty of.

Synonyms: Abundant, plentiful, sufficient

Antonyms: Insufficient, inadequate, scarce

Idioms and Phrases

1. Ample time: A sufficient amount of time to complete a task. Example: "I started my homework early to ensure I had ample time to finish it."
2. Ample opportunity: A good chance to do something. Example: "The contest provided ample opportunity for talented artists to showcase their skills."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The picnic had plenty of food, and there was ample cake for everyone to enjoy.

Example 2: The classroom had ample space for all the students to sit comfortably during the lesson.

Example 3: With ample preparation, she felt ready to deliver her speech in front of the class.

Fun Fact

The word "ample" comes from the Latin word "amplus," which means "spacious" or "wide." It has been used in English since the 14th century!

Famous Quote

"There is ample time for all that you want to do, if you do only one thing at a time." Elbert Hubbard

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "ample" mean?

a) Very small
b) More than enough
c) Difficult to find
d) A type of dish

Answer: b) More than enough

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

a) Tiny
b) Insufficient
c) Abundant
d) Scarce

Answer: c) Abundant

3. Which of the following is an antonym of "ample"?

a) Enough
b) Plentiful
c) Inadequate
d) Sufficient

Answer: c) Inadequate

4. Which sentence uses "ample" correctly?

a) The garden was ample with flowers.
b) He had ample funds to pay the bills.
c) I saw ample at the park.
d) The dog ran ample in the yard.

Answer: b) He had ample funds to pay the bills.

5. Which idiom means having enough time?

a) Ample time
b) Costly affair
c) Big deal
d) A piece of cake

Answer: a) Ample time