Spell Bee Word: lad

Basic Details

Word: Lad

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A young boy or young man.

Synonyms: Boy, youth, young man

Antonyms: Girl, lass, woman

Idioms and Phrases

1. As good as a lad: Refers to someone who is cheerful and energetic. Example: "He always brings joy to our group; he is as good as a lad every time."
2. Like a lad in a sweet shop: Used to describe someone who is very excited and delighted, especially when presented with many choices. Example: "When he walked into the library, he was like a lad in a sweet shop with all the book options!"

Usage Examples

Example 1: The young lad ran to the park to play football with his friends.

Example 2: That lad has a great sense of humour, always making everyone laugh.

Example 3: The local lad won the race, impressing everyone in the village.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word “lad” has its origins in Middle English and was originally used to refer to a servant or a young boy? Over time, it evolved to simply mean a young male.

Famous Quote

"A lad may take his mother's hand in his little, but a lad does his best to stand on his own." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "lad" mean?

a) A young girl
b) A young boy
c) An old man
d) A pet

Answer: b) A young boy

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

a) Woman
b) Youth
c) Aunt
d) Granny

Answer: b) Youth

3. Which word is an antonym of "lad"?

a) Boy
b) Lass
c) Youngster
d) Infants

Answer: b) Lass

4. Which sentence uses "lad" correctly?

a) The lad was reading a book.
b) The lad was cooking dinner.
c) The lad is jumping high up in the air.
d) All of the above.

Answer: d) All of the above.

5. Which idiom relates to someone being excited?

a) As good as a lad
b) Like a lad in a sweet shop
c) As brave as a lion
d) As busy as a bee

Answer: b) Like a lad in a sweet shop