Spell Bee Word: misspelled

Basic Details

Word: Misspelled

Part of Speech: Verb (past participle of misspell)

Meaning: Written or spelt incorrectly.

Synonyms: Incorrectly spelled, wrongly spelt

Antonyms: Correctly spelled, accurately written

Idioms and Phrases

1. Misspell your name: To make a mistake when writing down your name, often implying carelessness. Example: "I always misspell your name when I'm in a hurry."
2. Misspell a word in the spotlight: To make a mistake on a word that is highly visible or important. Example: "He was nervous and ended up misspelling a word in the spotlight during the spelling bee."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She was embarrassed when she discovered she had misspelled the word "definitely" in her essay.

Example 2: The teacher highlighted all the words that were misspelled in the students' tests.

Example 3: Even though he was a great speller, he still misspelled a couple of tricky words in the competition.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "misspell" has been used in English since the early 15th century, and it literally means to spell a word incorrectly?

Famous Quote

"Spelling is to writing what the paint is to the canvas." — Anonymous

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "misspelled" mean?

a) Written correctly
b) Written incorrectly
c) Spoken loudly
d) Heard clearly

Answer: b) Written incorrectly

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

a) Rightly spelled
b) Incorrectly spelled
c) Neatly written
d) Carefully printed

Answer: b) Incorrectly spelled

3. What is the antonym of "misspelled"?

a) Erroneous
b) Accurately written
c) Wrongly written
d) Mispronounced

Answer: b) Accurately written

4. Which sentence uses "misspelled" correctly?

a) She misspelled every word in her story.
b) He always misspelled nicely.
c) Tim will never misspell again after this.
d) They misspelled the letters of the alphabet.

Answer: c) Tim will never misspell again after this.

5. Which idiom suggests making a spelling mistake?

a) Misspell your name
b) Hit the nail on the head
c) Under the weather
d) Beat around the bush

Answer: a) Misspell your name