Spell Bee Word: productive

Basic Details

Word: Productive

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Able to produce a lot of work or results; effective in achieving desired outcomes.

Synonyms: Efficient, fruitful, prolific

Antonyms: Unproductive, ineffective, idle

Idioms and Phrases

1. Burning the candle at both ends: Working excessively hard and exhausting oneself. Example: "She was burning the candle at both ends, trying to finish her project and study for exams at the same time."
2. Make hay while the sun shines: To take advantage of a good situation while it lasts. Example: "He decided to make hay while the sun shines and completed his homework early to have time to play later."

Usage Examples

Example 1: A productive meeting helps everyone to stay focused and complete their tasks efficiently.

Example 2: The farmer had a productive harvest this year, gathering more crops than ever before.

Example 3: If you create a schedule, you will be more productive during your study sessions.

Fun Fact

Did you know that Henry Ford, the founder of Ford Motor Company, revolutionised production methods? His introduction of the assembly line made manufacturing much more productive and efficient, allowing cars to be built faster and cheaper.

Famous Quote

"The secret of getting ahead is getting started." – Mark Twain. This quote emphasises the importance of action in being productive.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "productive" mean?

a) Able to create a lot
b) Always resting
c) Confused all the time
d) Not effective

Answer: a) Able to create a lot

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

a) Unproductive
b) Idle
c) Efficient
d) Lazy

Answer: c) Efficient

3. Which of these means the opposite of "productive"?

a) Effective
b) Fruitful
c) Unproductive
d) Prolific

Answer: c) Unproductive

4. Which sentence uses "productive" correctly?

a) She was productive at the school party.
b) The productive student always completes her assignments on time.
c) The plant was very productive.
d) He was productive when he slept all day.

Answer: b) The productive student always completes her assignments on time.

5. What does "make hay while the sun shines" mean?

a) Work hard even when it's sunny.
b) Take advantage of a good opportunity while it lasts.
c) Rest when it’s sunny.
d) Be idle during good times.

Answer: b) Take advantage of a good opportunity while it lasts.