Spell Bee Word: governs

Basic Details

Word: Governs

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To control, direct, or manage the operation or function of something.

Synonyms: Rules, directs, controls

Antonyms: Follows, obeys, submits

Idioms and Phrases

1. What the government doesn’t know won’t hurt them: Used to suggest that keeping something secret won’t cause trouble. Example: "She didn’t report the broken taillight, thinking, 'What the government doesn’t know won’t hurt them.'
2. Govern with an iron fist: To rule or manage something in a strict and oppressive manner. Example: "The coach governed with an iron fist, ensuring everyone performed to the best of their ability."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The school committee governs the rules and regulations for student behaviour.

Example 2: The country is governed by a democratic system where people elect their leaders.

Example 3: A good leader knows how to govern their team, encouraging collaboration and respect.

Fun Fact

The word "govern" comes from the Greek word "kybernan," which means "to steer." It has evolved over centuries to refer to controlling or directing not just ships, but also people and organisations.

Famous Quote

"The best way to govern is to serve." – Jay D. Rockefeller

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "governs" mean?

a) To follow rules
b) To control or manage
c) To ignore someone
d) To play a game

Answer: b) To control or manage

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

a) Guides
b) Eats
c) Laughs
d) Jumps

Answer: a) Guides

3. Which is an antonym of "governs"?

a) Directs
b) Controls
c) Obeys
d) Manages

Answer: c) Obeys

4. Which sentence uses "governs" correctly?

a) She governs to the store every Saturday.
b) He governs the rules of the game with fairness.
c) The cat governs in the tree.
d) They governs their ice cream.

Answer: b) He governs the rules of the game with fairness.

5. Which idiom means the same as "govern with strict control"?

a) Govern with an iron fist
b) What the government doesn’t know won’t hurt them
c) Jump on the bandwagon
d) Spill the beans

Answer: a) Govern with an iron fist