Spell Bee Word: sled

Basic Details

Word: Sled

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A small vehicle used for sliding over snow or ice, usually without wheels.

Synonyms: Toboggan, sleigh, sledge

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. Hit the slopes: To go skiing or snowboarding. Example: "I can't wait to hit the slopes this weekend with my friends!"
2. On thin ice: To be in a risky situation. Example: "If you keep skipping your homework, you’ll be on thin ice with your teacher."

Usage Examples

Example 1: We enjoyed a fun afternoon sliding down the hill on our sled.

Example 2: The children cheered as they raced each other down the snowy slope on their sleds.

Example 3: After the snowstorm, we took out our sled to enjoy the winter weather.

Fun Fact

Did you know that sledding dates back to ancient times? The first sleds were made from wood and used for transport as well as for fun!

Famous Quote

"Sledding is the purest form of joy, where all you need is snow and a good friend." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "sled" mean?

a) A type of boat
b) A small vehicle for sliding on snow
c) A kind of toy
d) A type of bicycle

Answer: b) A small vehicle for sliding on snow

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

a) Canoe
b) Sleigh
c) Skateboard
d) Tricycle

Answer: b) Sleigh

3. Which sentence uses "sled" correctly?

a) The sled ran very fast on the road.
b) The children built a sled out of bricks.
c) We pulled the sled up the hill to go down again.
d) The sled flew high in the sky.

Answer: c) We pulled the sled up the hill to go down again.

4. Which idiom means that someone is in a risky situation?

a) On thin ice
b) Hit the slopes
c) Off the beaten path
d) Go with the flow

Answer: a) On thin ice

5. What is the opposite of "sled"?

a) N/A
b) Airplane
c) Truck
d) Bicycle

Answer: a) N/A