Spell Bee Word: normal

Basic Details

Word: Normal

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Typical or usual; something that is not unusual or different.

Synonyms: Ordinary, regular, standard

Antonyms: Abnormal, unusual, irregular

Idioms and Phrases

1. To get back to normal: To return to a usual or typical state after something unusual happens. Example: "After the storm passed, life in the village slowly got back to normal."
2. As normal as two peas in a pod: Describing things or people that are very similar and, in this case, very typical. Example: "The twins are as normal as two peas in a pod, always dressing alike."

Usage Examples

Example 1: After a week of excitement, it felt nice to have a normal day at school again.

Example 2: She prefers to wear normal clothes instead of fancy dresses for regular outings.

Example 3: Everyone hoped that the weather would soon return to normal after the heavy rains.

Fun Fact

The word "normal" comes from the Latin word "norma," which means "a carpenter's square." This means something that is straight or standard, highlighting how we use it to describe what is usual or expected.

Famous Quote

"Normality is a paved road; its comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it." Vincent van Gogh

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "normal" mean?

a) A type of animal
b) Typical or usual
c) A special event
d) Something unusual

Answer: b) Typical or usual

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

a) Strange
b) Ordinary
c) Unique
d) Rare

Answer: b) Ordinary

3. What is the opposite of "normal"?

a) Regular
b) Typical
c) Abnormal
d) Standard

Answer: c) Abnormal

4. Which sentence uses "normal" correctly?

a) The normal cat can fly high in the sky.
b) In a normal day, I go to school and do my homework.
c) The normal fish walks on land.
d) She found a normal unicorn in the garden.

Answer: b) In a normal day, I go to school and do my homework.

5. Which idiom means to return to a typical state?

a) As normal as two peas in a pod
b) To get back to normal
c) The more, the merrier
d) Like two ships passing in the night

Answer: b) To get back to normal