Spell Bee Word: asleep

Basic Details

Word: Asleep

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Being in a state of sleep; not awake.

Synonyms: Sleeping, slumbering

Antonyms: Awake, alert

Idioms and Phrases

1. Asleep at the wheel: To be inattentive or unaware of what is happening, especially with important tasks. Example: "He was asleep at the wheel during the meeting, missing all the key points."
2. Sound asleep: To be in a deep and undisturbed sleep. Example: "After a long day, she was sound asleep the moment her head hit the pillow."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The baby was asleep in her crib, surrounded by soft toys.

Example 2: He felt so tired that he could hardly keep his eyes open, and soon he was fast asleep on the sofa.

Example 3: The cat lay asleep in the sun, enjoying the warmth of the rays.

Fun Fact

Did you know that some animals, like dolphins and birds, can sleep with one half of their brain while the other half stays awake? This helps them stay alert to potential dangers while resting.

Famous Quote

"Sleep is the best meditation." - Dalai Lama

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "asleep" mean?

a) Not awake
b) Very active
c) Eating a lot
d) Jumping around

Answer: a) Not awake

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

a) Awake
b) Sleeping
c) Running
d) Talking

Answer: b) Sleeping

3. Which of these words is an antonym of "asleep"?

a) Drowsy
b) Sleeping
c) Awake
d) Dreaming

Answer: c) Awake

4. Which sentence uses "asleep" correctly?

a) The dog was asleep on the couch.
b) The car was asleep on the road.
c) The flowers were asleep in the garden.
d) The teacher was asleep during the class.

Answer: a) The dog was asleep on the couch.

5. Which idiom means being unaware of what is happening?

a) Sound asleep
b) Asleep at the wheel
c) Up in the air
d) Wide awake

Answer: b) Asleep at the wheel