Spell Bee Word: talk

Basic Details

Word: Talk

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To communicate with someone by speaking.

Synonyms: Speak, chat, converse

Antonyms: Listen, be silent

Idioms and Phrases

1. Talk the talk: To speak about something confidently, especially without being able to follow through. Example: "He can talk the talk about fitness, but he hardly exercises."
2. Talk the hind legs off a donkey: To talk excessively and for a long time. Example: "Once she starts telling her stories, she can talk the hind legs off a donkey!"

Usage Examples

Example 1: At recess, the children love to talk about their favourite games and hobbies.

Example 2: My grandmother enjoys to talk for hours about her childhood stories.

Example 3: It is important to talk about your feelings with someone you trust.

Fun Fact

Did you know the average person talks about 7,000 words each day? That's a lot of sharing and communicating!

Famous Quote

"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." - George Bernard Shaw

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "talk" mean?

a) To stay quiet
b) To communicate by speaking
c) To write a message
d) To read aloud

Answer: b) To communicate by speaking

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

a) Jump
b) Swim
c) Converse
d) Run

Answer: c) Converse

3. Which sentence uses "talk" correctly?

a) She likes to talk about her dreams.
b) She likes to talk in the sky.
c) She likes to talk loud when reading.
d) She likes to talk her bike.

Answer: a) She likes to talk about her dreams.

4. Which idiom suggests someone is very talkative?

a) Talk the talk
b) Talk the hind legs off a donkey
c) Talk down to someone
d) Talk turkey

Answer: b) Talk the hind legs off a donkey

5. What is the opposite of "talk"?

a) Speak
b) Shout
c) Listen
d) Chat

Answer: c) Listen