Spell Bee Word: red

Basic Details

Word: Red

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: A colour that is like the colour of a ripe strawberry or the colour of fresh blood.

Synonyms: Crimson, Scarlet, Ruby

Antonyms: Blue, Green, Yellow

Idioms and Phrases

1. Red flag: A warning sign of a problem. Example: "The sudden change in her mood was a red flag that something was wrong."
2. Seeing red: To become very angry. Example: "When he discovered his toy was broken, he started seeing red."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She wore a beautiful red dress to the party that caught everyone's attention.

Example 2: The sunrise painted the sky with shades of red and orange.

Example 3: The red roses in the garden were in full bloom during spring.

Fun Fact

Did you know that red is often associated with strong emotions such as love and anger? This is why it is frequently used in warning signs, as well!

Famous Quote

"Red is the ultimate cure for sadness." - Bill Blass

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "red" mean?

a) A type of fruit
b) A colour like blood
c) A type of flower
d) A pet animal

Answer: b) A colour like blood

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

a) Blue
b) Scarlet
c) Green
d) Orange

Answer: b) Scarlet

3. Which sentence uses "red" correctly?

a) The red balloon floated high in the sky.
b) The red cat ran fast in the garden.
c) The red wrote a letter to his friend.
d) The red was tasty to eat.

Answer: a) The red balloon floated high in the sky.

4. Which idiom means the same as "red flag"?

a) A warning sign
b) A green light
c) A walk in the park
d) A tall tale

Answer: a) A warning sign

5. What is the opposite of "red"?

a) Yellow
b) Red is much brighter
c) Pink
d) Black

Answer: a) Yellow