Spell Bee Word: jumped

Basic Details

Word: Jumped

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To push oneself off the ground using the legs and feet.

Synonyms: Leapt, sprung, hopped

Antonyms: Stood still, rested

Idioms and Phrases

1. Jumping for joy: To be extremely happy or excited. Example: "She was jumping for joy when she found out she had won the competition."
2. Jump the gun: To start something before the right time. Example: "He jumped the gun by starting the race before the signal went off."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The frog jumped from one lily pad to another in the pond.

Example 2: She jumped up and down with excitement when she saw her birthday cake.

Example 3: The cat jumped onto the windowsill to watch the birds outside.

Fun Fact

The word "jump" comes from the Middle English word "jumen," which means "to leap or spring." It is thought to have roots in the Old French word "jomber" which has similar meanings.

Famous Quote

"You have to leap to land on your feet." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "jumped" mean?

a) To stand still
b) To push oneself off the ground
c) To sit down
d) To walk slowly

Answer: b) To push oneself off the ground

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

a) Leapt
b) Crawled
c) Walked
d) Sat

Answer: a) Leapt

3. Which is a suitable antonym of "jumped"?

a) Leapt
b) Stood still
c) Hopped
d) Ran

Answer: b) Stood still

4. Which sentence uses "jumped" correctly?

a) The dog jumped over the fence.
b) The tree jumped in the wind.
c) The sun jumped in the sky.
d) The water jumped into the glass.

Answer: a) The dog jumped over the fence.

5. What does "jump for joy" mean?

a) To be sad
b) To fall down
c) To be extremely happy
d) To jump into water

Answer: c) To be extremely happy