Spell Bee Word: hair

Basic Details

Word: Hair

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A fine thread-like structure that grows on the skin of humans and animals.

Synonyms: Locks, strands, tresses

Antonyms: Baldness

Idioms and Phrases

1. Hair-raising experience: Something that is very frightening or exciting. Example: "The roller coaster ride was a hair-raising experience I will never forget!"
2. Make your hair stand on end: To feel very frightened or shocked. Example: "The ghost story was so scary, it made my hair stand on end!"

Usage Examples

Example 1: She brushed her long hair before going out to the party.

Example 2: The dog had soft, fluffy hair that was fun to pet.

Example 3: In winter, many people use hats to keep their hair warm from the cold.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the average human head has around 100,000 to 150,000 hair strands? And each strand can grow about half an inch each month!

Famous Quote

"Perhaps the most surprising thing about hair is that it is always changing." - Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "hair" refer to?

a) A type of food
b) A plant
c) A fine thread-like structure on humans and animals
d) A piece of furniture

Answer: c) A fine thread-like structure on humans and animals

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

a) Tresses
b) Hands
c) Feet
d) Ears

Answer: a) Tresses

3. Which sentence uses "hair" correctly?

a) The hair jumped over the fence.
b) The hair grew longer in summer.
c) The hair baked in the oven.
d) The hair ran quickly.

Answer: b) The hair grew longer in summer.

4. Which idiom means something is very frightening?

a) Hair-raising experience
b) As busy as a bee
c) A horse of a different colour
d) Cold as ice

Answer: a) Hair-raising experience

5. What is the opposite of "hair"?

a) N/A
b) Baldness
c) Laughter
d) Length

Answer: b) Baldness