Spell Bee Word: glad

Basic Details

Word: Glad

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Feeling happy or pleased about something.

Synonyms: Happy, joyful, cheerful

Antonyms: Sad, unhappy, sorrowful

Idioms and Phrases

1. Glad to see the back of: To be happy that someone has left. Example: "I was glad to see the back of the noisy neighbours after they moved away."
2. Glad rag: A term for fancy or smart clothing. Example: "She put on her glad rags for the party on Saturday night."

Usage Examples

Example 1: I was glad to receive a letter from my friend after such a long time.

Example 2: The children were glad when they found out school would be closed for a day.

Example 3: Our teacher was glad to hear that we all passed the test with good marks.

Fun Fact

The word "glad" comes from the Old English word "gld," which means bright or shining. This relates to happiness, as feeling joyful can often make people seem brighter and more cheerful.

Famous Quote

"The greatest blessing in the whole world is being a blessing to somebody else." - Jack Hyles

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "glad" mean?

a) Feeling sad
b) Feeling happy
c) Feeling angry
d) Feeling confused

Answer: b) Feeling happy

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

a) Angry
b) Happy
c) Sad
d) Lonely

Answer: b) Happy

3. Which sentence uses "glad" correctly?

a) I am glad to go to bed early tonight.
b) She is glad when it rains.
c) He was glad to lose the game.
d) They are glad to find their lost cat.

Answer: d) They are glad to find their lost cat.

4. Which idiom means that someone is happy that another person has left?

a) Glad to see the back of
b) Glad rag
c) Glad as a lark
d) Glad tidings

Answer: a) Glad to see the back of

5. What is the opposite of "glad"?

a) Cheerful
b) Happy
c) Sad
d) Joyful

Answer: c) Sad