Basic Details
Word: Spelling
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The way in which a word is written or spelled.
Synonyms: Orthography, writing
Antonyms: Mis-spelling, incorrect spelling
Idioms and Phrases
- Spelling bee: A competition where participants are asked to spell words correctly. Example: "She won the spelling bee at her school for spelling all the difficult words correctly."
- Spelling it out: To explain something clearly and in detail. Example: "He was really confused, so I had to spell it out for him what I meant."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher gave each student a list of words to practise their spelling for the test.
Example 2: During the spelling bee, Lisa was the last contestant standing.
Example 3: He always checks his spelling before submitting his homework to avoid mistakes.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the longest word in the English language has 189,819 letters, and it's the name of a protein! However, most people would never need to spell such a long word!
Famous Quote
"Words are like seeds, they have the power to create and to destroy." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "spelling" mean?
a) The way a word is pronounced
b) The way in which a word is written
c) The definition of a word
d) The meaning of a word
Answer: b) The way in which a word is written
2. Which of these is a synonym of "spelling"?
a) Oratory
b) Orthography
c) Vocabulary
d) Grammar
Answer: b) Orthography
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "spelling"?
a) Writing
b) Mis-spelling
c) Correct spelling
d) Pronunciation
Answer: b) Mis-spelling
4. Which sentence uses "spelling" correctly?
a) The spelling of the word was very easy.
b) He loves spelling new words while playing football.
c) Spelling books are meant for reading.
d) She enjoys spelling when she draws.
Answer: a) The spelling of the word was very easy.
5. What does the idiom "spelling it out" mean?
a) To write letters on paper
b) To explain something clearly and in detail
c) To spell a word incorrectly
d) To write in a fancy style
Answer: b) To explain something clearly and in detail
