Spell Bee Word: slept

Basic Details

Word: Slept

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: The past tense of sleep; to have rested in a state of relaxation, usually closing the eyes.

Synonyms: Dozed, rested, napped

Antonyms: Awoke, roused, stirred

Idioms and Phrases

1. Slept like a log: To sleep very deeply. Example: "After the long hike, he slept like a log and didn’t wake up until morning."
2. Asleep at the wheel: To be inattentive or careless because one is overly relaxed. Example: "He was almost asleep at the wheel during the meeting, missing important details."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She slept for eight hours straight and woke up feeling refreshed.

Example 2: The cat slept on the windowsill, enjoying the warm sun.

Example 3: Last night, he slept through the thunderstorm without even noticing it.

Fun Fact

Did you know that some animals, like dolphins, can sleep with one half of their brain at a time? This helps them stay alert for predators while still resting!

Famous Quote

"Sleep is the best meditation." - Dalai Lama

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "slept" mean?

a) To be awake
b) To have rested and fallen asleep
c) To eat food
d) To run fast

Answer: b) To have rested and fallen asleep

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

a) Roused
b) Dozed
c) Jumped
d) Yelled

Answer: b) Dozed

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

a) Rest
b) Awoke
c) Napped
d) Dreamed

Answer: b) Awoke

4. Which sentence uses "slept" correctly?

a) He slept all through the movie.
b) She slept twelve pizzas for dinner.
c) They slept their homework.
d) He slept a beautiful melody.

Answer: a) He slept all through the movie.

5. What does the idiom "slept like a log" mean?

a) To sleep very lightly
b) To not sleep at all
c) To sleep very deeply
d) To sleep in a car

Answer: c) To sleep very deeply