Spell Bee Word: happen

Basic Details

Word: Happen

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To take place or occur.

Synonyms: Occur, take place, come about

Antonyms: Stop, cease, end

Idioms and Phrases

1. What's happening?: A casual way to ask someone what is going on. Example: "Hey, what's happening? I haven't seen you in ages!"
2. Happen to be: Used to say that something is true by chance. Example: "I just happen to be an expert in art, so I can help you with your project."

Usage Examples

Example 1: If you want to know what will happen tomorrow, just check the weather forecast.

Example 2: Many exciting things happen at the fair, including games and shows.

Example 3: It's not common for such a big event to happen in our small town.

Fun Fact

The word "happen" comes from the Old English "happian," which means "to come about." It has been used in the English language for many centuries to describe events and occurrences.

Famous Quote

"Things do not happen. Things are made to happen." - John F. Kennedy

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "happen" mean?

a) To stop
b) To come about
c) To fly
d) To run

Answer: b) To come about

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

a) Stop
b) Cease
c) Occur
d) Finish

Answer: c) Occur

3. Which sentence uses "happen" correctly?

a) I hope something good will happen at the party.
b) She can happen very fast.
c) They happen a cake for dessert.
d) The car can happen along the road.

Answer: a) I hope something good will happen at the party.

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

a) What's happening?
b) Out of the blue
c) Hit the sack
d) Break the bank

Answer: a) What's happening?

5. What is the opposite of "happen"?

a) Move
b) Start
c) Stop
d) Begin

Answer: c) Stop