Spell Bee Word: hesitating

Basic Details

Word: Hesitating

Part of Speech: Verb (present participle)

Meaning: To pause before taking action or making a decision because you are unsure or uncertain.

Synonyms: Wavering, doubting, procrastinating

Antonyms: Decisive, certain, confident

Idioms and Phrases

1. Hesitate to ask: To be unsure or reluctant to request something. Example: "She hesitated to ask her teacher for help with the difficult homework."
2. On the fence: To be undecided or uncertain about something. Example: "He was on the fence about whether to join the basketball team or focus on his studies."

Usage Examples

Example 1: When it was time to choose a pet, Sarah was hesitating because she couldn't decide between a cat and a dog.

Example 2: He hesitated for a moment before speaking up in class, unsure if his answer was correct.

Example 3: She was hesitating to accept the invitation because she was not sure she would enjoy the party.

Fun Fact

The word “hesitate” comes from the Latin word “haesitare,” which means “to stick, or be stuck." This reflects the feeling of being stuck or unsure when making decisions.

Famous Quote

"The only thing worse than a bad decision is no decision at all." – Anonymous

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "hesitating" mean?

a) Acting quickly
b) Pausing before acting
c) Doing nothing
d) Laughing loudly

Answer: b) Pausing before acting

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

a) Confident
b) Wavering
c) Active
d) Sure

Answer: b) Wavering

3. Which of the following is an antonym of "hesitating"?

a) Doubtful
b) Certain
c) Procrastinating
d) Wavering

Answer: b) Certain

4. Which sentence uses "hesitating" correctly?

a) She was hesitating to go to the park with her friends.
b) He is hesitating to ride his bicycle very fast.
c) They are hesitating at the finish line.
d) I see a hesitating bird in the tree.

Answer: a) She was hesitating to go to the park with her friends.

5. Which idiom means being unsure or undecided?

a) On the fence
b) Jump the gun
c) Beat around the bush
d) Pulling someone's leg

Answer: a) On the fence