Spell Bee Word: small

Basic Details

Word: Small

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Not large in size, quantity, or degree; little.

Synonyms: Tiny, petite, little, minuscule

Antonyms: Large, big, huge, enormous

Idioms and Phrases

1. Small talk: Casual or light conversation. Example: "We enjoyed some small talk while waiting for the bus."
2. Small world: Used to express surprise at encountering someone unexpectedly. Example: "I ran into my old friend at the park; its a small world!"

Usage Examples

Example 1: She has a small dog that fits perfectly in her handbag.

Example 2: There was a small puddle on the ground after the rain.

Example 3: He only needed a small piece of paper to jot down his notes.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "small" comes from the Old English word "smaell," which means "little" or "little in size"? This shows that the concept of smallness has been a part of language for many centuries!

Famous Quote

"Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together." Vincent Van Gogh

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "small" mean?

a) Not large in size
b) Extremely large
c) Very fast
d) Very old

Answer: a) Not large in size

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

a) Large
b) Huge
c) Tiny
d) Big

Answer: c) Tiny

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

a) Miniature
b) Large
c) Tiny
d) Diminutive

Answer: b) Large

4. Which sentence uses "small" correctly?

a) The elephant is small and light.
b) She wears small shoes that fit her perfectly.
c) The house was small enough to hold ten people.
d) The mountain looked small from the top.

Answer: b) She wears small shoes that fit her perfectly.

5. Which idiom refers to light conversation?

a) Small talk
b) Small world
c) Small change
d) Small steps

Answer: a) Small talk