Basic Details
Word: Spelling-book
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A book used for learning to spell words correctly.
Synonyms: Dictionary, word list, vocabulary book
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Spell it out: To explain something very clearly and in detail. Example: "If you don’t understand, I can spell it out for you."
- Misspell the boat: To make a mistake that causes a delay or problem. Example: "He missed the boat on his spelling test because he didn’t study."
Usage Examples
Example 1: In class today, we each received a spelling-book to help us practise our words.
Example 2: My spelling-book has a list of challenging words that I need to learn before the test.
Example 3: I always carry my spelling-book in my backpack so I can review words on the bus.
Fun Fact
The first spelling books were created in the late 1700s and were designed to teach children how to read and write by focusing on spelling and pronunciation.
Famous Quote
"The only way to learn to spell is to write it, read it, and say it repeatedly." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "spelling-book" mean?
a) A storybook
b) A book for learning to spell
c) A picture book
d) A recipe book
Answer: b) A book for learning to spell
2. Which of these is a synonym of "spelling-book"?
a) Grammar book
b) Word list
c) Novel
d) Cookbook
Answer: b) Word list
3. Which sentence uses "spelling-book" correctly?
a) The spelling-book flew away.
b) I use my spelling-book to write my stories.
c) The teacher gave us a spelling-book to practise with.
d) The spelling-book sang a song.
Answer: c) The teacher gave us a spelling-book to practise with.
4. Which idiom means to explain something clearly?
a) Misspell the boat
b) Spell it out
c) It’s in the bag
d) All that glitters is not gold
Answer: b) Spell it out
5. What is the opposite of "spelling-book"?
a) N/A
b) History book
c) Fiction book
d) Maths book
Answer: a) N/A
