Spell Bee Word: rainy

Basic Details

Word: Rainy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Describing weather when it rains a lot or is likely to rain.

Synonyms: Wet, drizzly, showery

Antonyms: Sunny, dry, clear

Idioms and Phrases

1. It's raining cats and dogs: This means it is raining very heavily. Example: "Make sure to take an umbrella; it's raining cats and dogs outside!"
2. Save for a rainy day: This phrase means to save money for a time when it might be needed. Example: "I decided to save a little from my allowance for a rainy day."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The rainy weather kept everyone indoors during the weekend.

Example 2: I love rainy days because they make me feel cosy with a good book.

Example 3: After the rainy season, the flowers bloom beautifully in the garden.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the average rain cloud weighs about 1.1 million pounds? Thats the weight of approximately 100 elephants!

Famous Quote

"The best thing one can do when it's raining is to let it rain." Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "rainy" mean?

a) Very cold
b) Dry and sunny
c) Describing weather when it rains
d) Windy and stormy

Answer: c) Describing weather when it rains

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

a) Sunny
b) Drizzly
c) Clear
d) Bright

Answer: b) Drizzly

3. What is the antonym of "rainy"?

a) Stormy
b) Showery
c) Sunny
d) Wet

Answer: c) Sunny

4. Which sentence uses "rainy" correctly?

a) The rainy day was perfect for a picnic.
b) The rainy dog barked loudly.
c) The rainy sun shone bright.
d) The rainy tree grew tall.

Answer: a) The rainy day was perfect for a picnic.

5. Which idiom relates to "rainy" weather?

a) Save for a rainy day
b) As easy as pie
c) Bite the bullet
d) Break the ice

Answer: a) Save for a rainy day