Spell Bee Word: attempt

Basic Details

Word: Attempt

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To try to do something, especially something difficult.

Synonyms: Try, Endeavour, Effort

Antonyms: Give up, Surrender, Abort

Idioms and Phrases

1. Give it a shot: To make an attempt at something. Example: "I'm not sure if I can play the piano, but I will give it a shot!"
2. Take a stab at: To attempt to do something. Example: "She decided to take a stab at solving the puzzle on her own."

Usage Examples

Example 1: He decided to attempt the difficult climbing route despite the warnings.

Example 2: After many failed attempts, she finally succeeded in baking the perfect cake.

Example 3: This year, I will attempt to read more books than I did last year.

Fun Fact

The word "attempt" comes from the Old French word "attempter," which means "to try" or "to test." It has been in use since the 15th century!

Famous Quote

"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Confucius

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "attempt" mean?

a) To finish something
b) To try to do something
c) To ignore something
d) To watch something

Answer: b) To try to do something

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

a) Push
b) Try
c) Leave
d) Give

Answer: b) Try

3. Which sentence uses "attempt" correctly?

a) He will attempt to ride a bicycle for the first time.
b) She was tired and just wanted to attempt to sleep.
c) The cat attempted to hiss at the dog.
d) They ate all the chocolates after the attempt.

Answer: a) He will attempt to ride a bicycle for the first time.

4. Which idiom means the same as "attempt"?

a) Give it a shot
b) Sit back and relax
c) Jump the gun
d) Hit the road

Answer: a) Give it a shot

5. What is the opposite of "attempt"?

a) Fail
b) Give up
c) Try hard
d) Do well

Answer: b) Give up