Spell Bee Word: four

Basic Details

Word: Four

Part of Speech: Number (Adjective/Noun)

Meaning: The number that comes after three and before five; it represents a quantity of 4.

Synonyms: 4

Antonyms: Three, Five

Idioms and Phrases

1. Four corners of the Earth: Refers to all areas of the world. Example: "People travel from the four corners of the Earth to see the wonders of the city."
2. Four-leaf clover: A rare plant believed to bring good luck. Example: "Finding a four-leaf clover is often seen as a sign of good fortune."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She has four apples in her basket, ready to share with her friends.

Example 2: The teacher asked the class to count to four before starting the game.

Example 3: There are four seasons in a year: winter, spring, summer, and autumn.

Fun Fact

The number four is considered unlucky in some cultures, especially in East Asia, because it sounds similar to the word for "death" in languages like Chinese and Japanese.

Famous Quote

"I have four kids; I feel like a referee." - Lance Berkman

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "four" mean?

a) A number after three
b) A type of animal
c) A kind of fruit
d) A shape

Answer: a) A number after three

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

a) Three
b) 4
c) Five
d) Two

Answer: b) 4

3. Which sentence uses "four" correctly?

a) I have four pets at home.
b) I have two four pets at home.
c) I have fourty apples.
d) I have a four of pets at home.

Answer: a) I have four pets at home.

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

a) Four corners of the Earth
b) Two peas in a pod
c) A stitch in time
d) The apple of my eye

Answer: a) Four corners of the Earth

5. What is the opposite of "four"?

a) Three
b) Two
c) Five
d) N/A

Answer: a) Three