Spell Bee Word: paperclip

Basic Details

Word: Paperclip

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A small piece of metal that is used to hold sheets of paper together.

Synonyms: Binder clip, paper fastener

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. Keep it together: To stay calm and organised, especially in chaotic situations. Example: "Even when everything was going wrong, she managed to keep it together and finish her project."
2. Clip the wings: To limit someone’s freedom or potential. Example: "The strict rules in the school sometimes clip the wings of creative students."

Usage Examples

Example 1: I used a paperclip to organise my notes for the class presentation.

Example 2: The teacher handed out handouts and reminded us to keep them together with a paperclip.

Example 3: When I found a loose sheet of paper, I quickly grabbed a paperclip to secure it with the others.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the paperclip was invented in the 1860s but became popular only after the First World War? It’s a simple tool that has been a staple in offices and schools ever since!

Famous Quote

"It is the little things in life that are often the most significant." – John Wooden

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "paperclip" mean?

a) A type of glue
b) A small metal object for holding paper
c) A writing tool
d) A kind of notebook

Answer: b) A small metal object for holding paper

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

a) Stapler
b) Binder clip
c) Pencil
d) Scissors

Answer: b) Binder clip

3. Which sentence uses "paperclip" correctly?

a) I paperclipped the door shut.
b) I used a paperclip to hang the picture.
c) I used a paperclip to keep the documents together.
d) I threw the paperclip into the air.

Answer: c) I used a paperclip to keep the documents together.

4. Which idiom means to stay organised?

a) Keep it together
b) Clip the wings
c) Cut corners
d) Hang in there

Answer: a) Keep it together

5. What is the opposite of "paperclip"?

a) N/A
b) Pen
c) Paper
d) Eraser

Answer: a) N/A