Spell Bee Word: either

Basic Details

Word: Either

Part of Speech: Conjunction/Pronoun/Adjective

Meaning: Used to refer to one of two options or choices; it can mean "one or the other."

Synonyms: Either one, one of the two

Antonyms: Neither

Idioms and Phrases

Either way: No matter which choice is made. Example: "We can go to the cinema or stay at home; either way, it will be fun."
Either/or: A choice between two options. Example: "You can either do your homework now or after dinner; the choice is yours."

Usage Examples

Example 1: I can either have an apple or a banana for my snack.

Example 2: You can either join the soccer team or the basketball team this year.

Example 3: Either you help me with my project, or I will have to do it on my own.

Fun Fact

The word "either" can be pronounced in two different ways: "EE-thur" or "EYE-thur". Both pronunciations are correct and can vary by region!

Famous Quote

"In life, you can choose to be one of two things: either a daydreamer or a doer." Anonymous

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "either" mean?

a) Unrelated
b) One of two options
c) Neither option
d) Both options

Answer: b) One of two options

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

a) Both
b) None
c) Either one
d) Neither

Answer: c) Either one

3. Which word is an antonym of "either"?

a) Both
b) Either
c) Neither
d) Some

Answer: c) Neither

4. Which sentence uses "either" correctly?

a) You can either go to the party or stay home.
b) Either they won the game yesterday.
c) He decided to either go swimming in the rain.
d) There is either a cat or dog outside.

Answer: a) You can either go to the party or stay home.

5. Which idiom includes the word "either"?

a) Hit the nail on the head
b) Either/or
c) Break the ice
d) Piece of cake

Answer: b) Either/or

Associated Words

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