Spell Bee Word: rain

Basic Details

Word: Rain

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Water that falls from the clouds in drops.

Synonyms: Shower, downpour, drizzle

Antonyms: Drought, sunshine

Idioms and Phrases

1. It's raining cats and dogs: This means it is raining very heavily. Example: "We couldn't go outside because it was raining cats and dogs."
2. Save for a rainy day: To save money or resources for a time when they are needed. Example: "I put some of my pocket money aside to save for a rainy day."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The rain fell softly on the leaves, creating a calming sound in the garden.

Example 2: After days of rain, the flowers started to bloom beautifully.

Example 3: We decided to stay indoors and play games since it was raining outside.

Fun Fact

Did you know that raindrops form in clouds when tiny water droplets stick together? When they get heavy enough, they fall as rain!

Famous Quote

"The rain began again. It fell heavily, like a grand piano tumbling down the stairs." - Martin Gardner

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "rain" mean?

a) Water from a tap
b) Water that falls from the clouds
c) Water in a lake
d) Snow

Answer: b) Water that falls from the clouds

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

a) Drizzle
b) Flood
c) River
d) Pond

Answer: a) Drizzle

3. Which sentence uses "rain" correctly?

a) The rain danced on the roof.
b) Rain can grow tall trees.
c) The rain sang a beautiful song.
d) Rain is a kind of fish.

Answer: a) The rain danced on the roof.

4. Which idiom means heavy rain?

a) Save for a rainy day
b) It's raining cats and dogs
c) A drop in the ocean
d) Steal someone's thunder

Answer: b) It's raining cats and dogs

5. What is the opposite of "rain"?

a) Drizzle
b) Drought
c) Fog
d) Mist

Answer: b) Drought