Spell Bee Word: bad

Basic Details

Word: Bad

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Not good; of poor quality or unpleasant.

Synonyms: Awful, terrible, poor, defective

Antonyms: Good, excellent, pleasant

Idioms and Phrases

1. Bad blood: Hostility or ill feeling between people. Example: "There was bad blood between the two families after the argument."
2. Bad hair day: A day when your hair does not look good or when everything seems to go wrong. Example: "I woke up late and had a bad hair day before the school photo."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The weather was so bad that we had to cancel our picnic.

Example 2: He felt bad for forgetting his friend's birthday.

Example 3: The movie was so bad that we left the cinema halfway through.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "bad" has been used in the English language since at least the 14th century? It comes from an Old English word "bddel," which referred to a "bad person or thing."

Famous Quote

"Bad things happen in good peoples lives." - Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "bad" mean?

a) Excellent
b) Good
c) Not good
d) Amazing

Answer: c) Not good

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

a) Wonderful
b) Awful
c) Joyful
d) Fantastic

Answer: b) Awful

3. Which is an antonym of "bad"?

a) Terrible
b) Excellent
c) Poor
d) Defective

Answer: b) Excellent

4. Which sentence uses "bad" correctly?

a) That cake tastes bad.
b) The sky is bad today.
c) She is bad at playing the video game.
d) Both a and c

Answer: d) Both a and c

5. Which idiom means there is hostility between people?

a) Bad hair day
b) Bad blood
c) Better late than never
d) The early bird catches the worm

Answer: b) Bad blood