Spell Bee Word: carpet

Basic Details

Word: Carpet

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A thick piece of fabric used to cover a floor.

Synonyms: Rug, mat, flooring

Antonyms: Bare floor, ground

Idioms and Phrases

1. Carpet someone: To reprimand or scold someone severely. Example: "The teacher carpeted the students for being late to class."
2. Red carpet treatment: Special treatment given to someone important. Example: "At the film premiere, the stars received red carpet treatment from the fans and press."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The living room's carpet was soft and warm, making it a pleasant place to relax.

Example 2: She decided to have the carpet cleaned to remove the stains from the birthday party.

Example 3: The new carpet in the school hallway added a splash of colour and comfort for the students.

Fun Fact

Did you know that carpets have been used for thousands of years? The oldest known carpet, called the Pazyryk Carpet, dates back to the 5th century BC and was found in a burial site in Siberia!

Famous Quote

"You can’t just make a carpet out of parts of it, you have to find the whole of it." - Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "carpet" mean?

a) A type of wall decoration
b) A thick piece of fabric for covering a floor
c) A kind of furniture
d) An outdoor mat

Answer: b) A thick piece of fabric for covering a floor

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

a) Sofa
b) Rug
c) Chair
d) Table

Answer: b) Rug

3. What is the opposite of "carpet"?

a) Flooring
b) Bare floor
c) Rug
d) Mat

Answer: b) Bare floor

4. Which sentence uses "carpet" correctly?

a) The carpet flew high in the sky.
b) She rolled out the carpet for the guests to walk on.
c) He painted the carpet bright blue.
d) The carpet swam in the pool.

Answer: b) She rolled out the carpet for the guests to walk on.

5. Which idiom means to give someone special treatment?

a) Carpet someone
b) Red carpet treatment
c) Take the carpet
d) Over the carpet

Answer: b) Red carpet treatment