Spell Bee Word: minute

Basic Details

Word: Minute

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A unit of time equal to sixty seconds.

Synonyms: Moment, instant

Antonyms: Hour, eternity

Idioms and Phrases

1. In a minute: Means something will happen very soon. Example: "I will be with you in a minute, just finishing my homework."
2. Take a minute: To pause and reflect before doing something. Example: "Take a minute to think about your answer before you speak."

Usage Examples

Example 1: It only takes a minute to boil water for the tea.

Example 2: She asked me to wait a minute while she gets ready.

Example 3: The test will only last for thirty minutes, so manage your time well.

Fun Fact

The word "minute" comes from the Latin word "minuta," meaning "small" or "tiny." This is fitting as it measures a small part of time.

Famous Quote

"Time is what we want most, but what we use worst." - William Penn

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "minute" mean?

a) A unit of distance
b) A unit of time
c) A type of animal
d) A kind of fruit

Answer: b) A unit of time

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

a) Hour
b) Moment
c) Day
d) Week

Answer: b) Moment

3. Which sentence uses "minute" correctly?

a) The minute was tall and strong.
b) It took a minute for the lights to turn on.
c) The minute jumped into the water.
d) The minute flew over the trees.

Answer: b) It took a minute for the lights to turn on.

4. Which idiom means something will happen very soon?

a) Take a minute
b) In a minute
c) At the last minute
d) A minute to win it

Answer: b) In a minute

5. What is the opposite of "minute" as a unit of time?

a) Second
b) Hour
c) Moment
d) Day

Answer: b) Hour