Spell Bee Word: expected

Basic Details

Word: Expected

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Something that people think will happen or that they believe is likely to happen.

Synonyms: Anticipated, predicted, foreseen

Antonyms: Unexpected, surprising, unanticipated

Idioms and Phrases

As expected: Used to indicate that something has occurred just as one thought it would. Example: "The exam results were as expected; she scored the highest marks in the class."
There's nothing to be expected: Used to express that there will be no further outcomes or results. Example: "After reviewing her presentation, she realised there's nothing to be expected from her work."

Usage Examples

Example 1: Everyone expected the school play to be a huge success, and it didn't disappoint.

Example 2: The weather for the picnic day was warm and sunny, just as we expected.

Example 3: She studied hard for the test, as she expected it to be challenging.

Fun Fact

The word "expected" comes from the Latin word "exspectare," which means "to look out for." It has been used in English since the late 14th century!

Famous Quote

"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." - Oscar Wilde. This reminds us that while we may expect challenges, we can still aspire to great heights.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "expected" mean?

a) Something that is surprising
b) Something that is likely to happen
c) Something that is not known
d) Something that is impossible

Answer: b) Something that is likely to happen

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

a) Surprising
b) Predictable
c) Unknown
d) Unexpected

Answer: b) Predictable

3. Which sentence uses "expected" correctly?

a) The expected storm was delightful.
b) The expected results of the game were shocking.
c) She expected to win the race, and she did!
d) He felt expected when the rain passed.

Answer: c) She expected to win the race, and she did!

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

a) As expected
b) Surprising news
c) Acting against the grain
d) To knock on heaven's door

Answer: a) As expected

5. What is the opposite of "expected"?

a) Boring
b) Common
c) Unexpected
d) Routine

Answer: c) Unexpected

Associated Words

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