Spell Bee Word: nose

Basic Details

Word: Nose

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The part of the face used for smelling and breathing.

Synonyms: Snout, nostrils

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. Keep your nose clean: To stay out of trouble. Example: "If you keep your nose clean, you won't have to worry about getting into trouble at school."
2. Smell a rat: To suspect something is wrong. Example: "When he saw the messy room, he began to smell a rat about who had been there."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The doctor asked him to breathe through his nose to check for any blockage.

Example 2: She wrinkled her nose at the smell of the rotten food in the bin.

Example 3: Animals use their noses to find food and detect danger in their environment.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the human nose can detect over a trillion different scents? This makes our sense of smell incredibly powerful!

Famous Quote

"The nose is a great place for shoes." - John O'Donohue

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "nose" mean?

a) A part of the hand
b) A part of the face used for smelling
c) A type of fruit
d) A kind of animal

Answer: b) A part of the face used for smelling

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

a) Paw
b) Snout
c) Fin
d) Wing

Answer: b) Snout

3. Which sentence uses "nose" correctly?

a) The nose ran very fast in the race.
b) She had a cold and couldn't breathe well through her nose.
c) The nose danced beautifully at the festival.
d) The nose climbed up the tree.

Answer: b) She had a cold and couldn't breathe well through her nose.

4. Which idiom suggests staying out of trouble?

a) Keep your nose clean
b) Smell a rat
c) In the nose
d) Nose to the grindstone

Answer: a) Keep your nose clean

5. What is the opposite of "nose"?

a) N/A
b) Eye
c) Ear
d) Mouth

Answer: a) N/A