Spell Bee Word: chalk

Basic Details

Word: Chalk

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A soft, white stone used for writing or drawing on blackboards.

Synonyms: Plaster, crayon

Antonyms: Ink, paint

Idioms and Phrases

1. Chalk it up: To consider something as a result of a specific situation. Example: "He missed the bus, but I just chalk it up to the traffic."
2. Write it in chalk: Used to indicate something that is not permanent or could change. Example: "I’ll help with the project, but let’s write it in chalk, just in case plans change."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The teacher used colourful chalk to write the lesson on the blackboard.

Example 2: After the game, the kids used chalk to draw a hopscotch pattern on the playground.

Example 3: John carefully carved his name in chalk on the pavement at the park.

Fun Fact

Did you know that chalk is made from natural minerals and the shells of tiny marine creatures called coccolithophores? This makes it a great product for both writing and art!

Famous Quote

"To chalk it up to experience is to accept failure with grace." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "chalk" mean?

a) A type of wooden stick
b) A soft, white stone for writing
c) A kind of paper
d) A type of paint

Answer: b) A soft, white stone for writing

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

a) Plaster
b) Pencil
c) Marker
d) Paper

Answer: a) Plaster

3. What is an antonym of "chalk"?

a) Dye
b) Pencil
c) Ink
d) Crayon

Answer: c) Ink

4. Which sentence uses "chalk" correctly?

a) She wrote a letter using chalk on a piece of paper.
b) The artist painted a mural with chalk colours.
c) The teacher explained the lesson using chalk on the blackboard.
d) He created a sculpture entirely out of chalk.

Answer: c) The teacher explained the lesson using chalk on the blackboard.

5. Which idiom means to accept an event as it is?

a) Write it in chalk
b) Chalk it up
c) A piece of cake
d) Pull the plug

Answer: b) Chalk it up