Spell Bee Word: straighten

Basic Details

Word: Straighten

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To make something straight; to remove bends, twists, or curves.

Synonyms: Align, rectify, adjust

Antonyms: Bend, curve, distort

Idioms and Phrases

1. Straighten up: To clean or tidy one's area. Example: "Before our guests arrive, we need to straighten up the living room."
2. Straighten out: To resolve a problem or confusion. Example: "We need to straighten out the schedule for next week’s activities."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She tried to straighten her curly hair using a special brush.

Example 2: After the storm, we had to straighten the garden chairs that had been blown over.

Example 3: The teacher asked the students to straighten their papers before submitting them.

Fun Fact

The word "straighten" comes from the Middle English word "streighten," which is derived from the Old English "streccan," meaning to stretch out or extend.

Famous Quote

"When you find the right path, keep straightening it, and straightening yourself along with it." Anonymous

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "straighten" mean?

a) To twist something
b) To make something curved
c) To make something straight
d) To break something

Answer: c) To make something straight

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

a) Distort
b) Rectify
c) Curve
d) Bend

Answer: b) Rectify

3. Which word is an antonym of "straighten"?

a) Align
b) Bend
c) Adjust
d) Fix

Answer: b) Bend

4. Which sentence uses "straighten" correctly?

a) She tried to straighten the picture on the wall.
b) He decided to straighten the pizza for lunch.
c) The dog wanted to straighten the ball in the pond.
d) They straightened up the kitten to take a photo.

Answer: a) She tried to straighten the picture on the wall.

5. What does the idiom "straighten out" mean?

a) To move in zigzag
b) To tidy up
c) To resolve a problem
d) To make something shorter

Answer: c) To resolve a problem