Spell Bee Word: repair

Basic Details

Word: Repair

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To fix something that is broken or damaged.

Synonyms: Mend, fix, restore, patch

Antonyms: Break, damage, ruin

Idioms and Phrases

1. Repair the damage: To fix the problems caused by a mistake or accident. Example: "After the argument, I wanted to repair the damage by apologising."
2. Make amends: To do something to show you are sorry for a mistake or hurt. Example: "He bought her flowers to make amends for forgetting her birthday."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The carpenter came to repair the broken chair that had a missing leg.

Example 2: My father likes to repair old cars as a hobby, bringing them back to life.

Example 3: After the storm, the community worked together to repair the damaged houses.

Fun Fact

The word "repair" comes from the Latin word "reparare," which means "to restore or fix." It has been used in English since the 14th century!

Famous Quote

"The best way to predict the future is to repair it." - Alan Kay

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "repair" mean?

a) To break something
b) To fix something
c) To throw something away
d) To hide something

Answer: b) To fix something

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

a) Mend
b) Tear
c) Ignore
d) Lose

Answer: a) Mend

3. Which of the following is an antonym of "repair"?

a) Restore
b) Mend
c) Break
d) Patch

Answer: c) Break

4. Which sentence uses "repair" correctly?

a) I will repair my homework before submitting it.
b) She needs to repair her bike tyre after the ride.
c) They repair the ice cream before we eat it.
d) The children repair so loudly at the park.

Answer: b) She needs to repair her bike tyre after the ride.

5. Which idiom means to fix a problem?

a) Make amends
b) Break the ice
c) On thin ice
d) Pull someone's leg

Answer: a) Make amends