Spell Bee Word: through

Basic Details

Word: Through

Part of Speech: Preposition / Adverb

Meaning: Moving in one side and out of the other side; from start to finish in a process.

Synonyms: Across, via, throughout

Antonyms: Around, outside

Idioms and Phrases

1. Through thick and thin: To support someone or stay with them in good times and bad. Example: "My friend stood by me through thick and thin, and I’m grateful for it."
2. Get through to someone: To make someone understand what you are trying to say. Example: "It took a while, but I finally managed to get through to him about the importance of studying."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The children ran through the park, laughing and playing games.

Example 2: She read the book through to the end without stopping because it was so exciting.

Example 3: They walked through the tunnel that connected the two sides of the mountain.

Fun Fact

The word "through" comes from the Old English word "thrū," which means "by way of" or "in one side and out the other." It has been used in the English language for over a thousand years!

Famous Quote

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." – Winston S. Churchill. This quote reminds us that we must go through challenges to succeed.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "through" mean?

a) Outside
b) Moving in one side and out of the other side
c) Something round
d) Only above

Answer: b) Moving in one side and out of the other side

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

a) Inside
b) Across
c) Only
d) Above

Answer: b) Across

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

a) Throughout
b) Inside
c) Around
d) Via

Answer: c) Around

4. Which sentence uses "through" correctly?

a) He threw the ball through the window.
b) She swam through the water in the pool.
c) They walked through by the ocean.
d) She jumped through the fence.

Answer: b) She swam through the water in the pool.

5. What does "get through to someone" mean?

a) To avoid someone
b) To make someone understand what you are saying
c) To call someone on the phone
d) To give up on someone

Answer: b) To make someone understand what you are saying