Spell Bee Word: subject

Basic Details

Word: Subject

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The main topic or idea being discussed, studied, or focused on.

Synonyms: Topic, theme, issue

Antonyms: Object, predicate

Idioms and Phrases

1. Subject to change: Likely to be altered. Example: "The meeting time is subject to change, so please stay updated."
2. Under the subject: To be influenced or affected by something. Example: "He was under the subject of strict rules at the new school."

Usage Examples

Example 1: In our history class, the subject was the impact of World War II on Europe.

Example 2: Mathematics is a challenging subject for many students, but with practice, it can become easier.

Example 3: The teacher encouraged us to choose a subject for our project that we were passionate about.

Fun Fact

The word "subject" comes from the Latin word 'subiāctus,' which means 'thrown under'—reflecting how we often ‘put ourselves under’ a topic for discussion or study!

Famous Quote

"The subject of the study is not the phenomena themselves, but the relations between them." —Albert Einstein

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "subject" mean?

a) A book
b) A main topic
c) A kind of animal
d) A place

Answer: b) A main topic

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

a) Issue
b) Fruit
c) Colour
d) Sound

Answer: a) Issue

3. Which of these is an antonym of "subject"?

a) Theme
b) Topic
c) Predicate
d) Matter

Answer: c) Predicate

4. Which sentence uses "subject" correctly?

a) The subject of my favourite game is the dinosaur.
b) The subject for today's lesson is science.
c) My subject is cooking lunch.
d) The priest spoke on the subject of flowers.

Answer: b) The subject for today's lesson is science.

5. Which idiom means that something can change?

a) Subject to change
b) Under the subject
c) On the subject
d) Out of subject

Answer: a) Subject to change