Spell Bee Word: know

Basic Details

Word: Know

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To have information or understanding about something.

Synonyms: Understand, grasp, be aware of

Antonyms: Ignore, forget, misunderstand

Idioms and Phrases

1. Know the ropes: To understand how to do something, especially a task or job. Example: "After a week of training, I finally know the ropes of my new job."
2. Know your onions: To be knowledgeable or skilled in a particular area. Example: "If you need advice on computers, ask Tom; he really knows his onions."

Usage Examples

Example 1: I know how to ride a bicycle, and I enjoy it very much.

Example 2: She knows that reading helps to improve her vocabulary.

Example 3: Do you know where the nearest library is located?

Fun Fact

The word "know" comes from the Old English word "cnwan," which means "to be able to perceive or recognise." It has been used in English for over a thousand years!

Famous Quote

"The only thing I know is that I know nothing." Socrates

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "know" mean?

a) To forget something
b) To have information or understanding
c) To ignore something
d) To guess

Answer: b) To have information or understanding

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

a) Forget
b) Understand
c) Ignore
d) Misunderstand

Answer: b) Understand

3. Which of these is an antonym of "know"?

a) Grasp
b) Be aware of
c) Forget
d) Recognise

Answer: c) Forget

4. Which sentence uses "know" correctly?

a) She knows how to cook very well.
b) He knowed the answer to the question.
c) They knows where the event is happening.
d) We knowing about the different colours.

Answer: a) She knows how to cook very well.

5. Which idiom means to understand how to do something?

a) Know your onions
b) Know the ropes
c) Know it by heart
d) Know the score

Answer: b) Know the ropes