Spell Bee Word: taxi

Basic Details

Word: Taxi

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A car that carries passengers for a fare, usually with a driver.

Synonyms: Cab, taxi cab, hackney carriage

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. Call a cab: To call for a taxi. Example: "After the party, we decided to call a cab to get home safely."
2. Take a taxi: To travel by taxi instead of walking or using another transport method. Example: "I was running late, so I had to take a taxi to the meeting."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The taxi arrived just in time for us to catch our flight.

Example 2: She hailed a taxi when it started to rain heavily.

Example 3: The taxi driver was friendly and shared interesting stories about the city.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "taxi" comes from the French word "taximètre," which refers to a device that measures the distance travelled and the fare due?

Famous Quote

"Taxis are the best way to get around a big city if you want to experience its pulse." – Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "taxi" mean?

a) A bicycle for hire
b) A car that carries passengers
c) A type of bus
d) A train station

Answer: b) A car that carries passengers

2. Which of these is a synonym for "taxi"?

a) Limo
b) Bus
c) Cab
d) Truck

Answer: c) Cab

3. Which sentence uses "taxi" correctly?

a) The taxi flew over the buildings.
b) We rode a taxi to the restaurant last night.
c) The taxi danced in the street.
d) I painted my room taxi yellow.

Answer: b) We rode a taxi to the restaurant last night.

4. Which idiom means to call for a taxi?

a) Take a taxi
b) Call a cab
c) Ride the bus
d) Run for a car

Answer: b) Call a cab

5. What is the opposite of "taxi"?

a) Bicycle
b) N/A
c) Shovel
d) Train

Answer: b) N/A