Basic Details
Word: Scream
Part of Speech: Verb (also can be a noun)
Meaning: To make a loud, sharp sound, often because of fear, excitement, or pain.
Synonyms: Shout, yell, cry out
Antonyms: Whisper, murmur
Idioms and Phrases
- Scream bloody murder: To shout very loudly, usually because of being very upset or scared. Example: "When the cat jumped out at her, she screamed bloody murder!"
- Scream for help: To shout loudly asking for assistance. Example: "He fell in the water and started to scream for help until someone rescued him."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children screamed with joy when they saw the surprise party.
Example 2: She let out a loud scream when she saw the spider crawling on her desk.
Example 3: During the horror movie, everyone in the cinema screamed at the scary scenes.
Fun Fact
Did you know that humans can scream at a sound level of over 100 decibels? That's louder than a chainsaw!
Famous Quote
"It's not the scream that I'm afraid of, it's the silence that follows." - A favourite quote by unknown authors that reflects on fear and the unknown.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "scream" mean?
a) To talk quietly
b) To make a loud noise
c) To sing softly
d) To laugh quietly
Answer: b) To make a loud noise
2. Which of these is a synonym of "scream"?
a) Whisper
b) Yell
c) Mumble
d) Sob
Answer: b) Yell
3. Which sentence uses "scream" correctly?
a) The child began to scream when he got his favourite toy.
b) He wanted to scream, but he chose to whisper instead.
c) She screamed when she saw her favourite ice cream.
d) He screamed while he was sleeping.
Answer: a) The child began to scream when he got his favourite toy.
4. Which idiom means to shout loudly for assistance?
a) Scream bloody murder
b) Scream for help
c) Keep it a secret
d) Cat's out of the bag
Answer: b) Scream for help
5. What is the opposite of "scream"?
a) Cry
b) Shout
c) Whisper
d) Yell
Answer: c) Whisper
