Spell Bee Word: trembled

Basic Details

Word: Trembled

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To shake or shiver because of fear, cold, or excitement.

Synonyms: Shook, quivered, shivered

Antonyms: Steady, calm, relaxed

Idioms and Phrases

1. Tremble in your boots: To be very scared or anxious. Example: "He trembled in his boots when he heard the spooky noise in the dark."
2. Tremble with excitement: To shake because of strong feelings of joy or anticipation. Example: "She trembled with excitement when she saw her birthday cake."

Usage Examples

Example 1: When the thunder roared, the little child trembled in her mother's arms.

Example 2: He trembled with joy when he received the news of his promotion.

Example 3: The dog trembled in fear during the fireworks display.

Fun Fact

The word "tremble" comes from the Old French word "trembler," which means "to shake." It has been used in the English language since the 14th century.

Famous Quote

"Fear is only as deep as the mind allows." Japanese Proverb

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "trembled" mean?

a) To dance
b) To shake or shiver
c) To sing
d) To run

Answer: b) To shake or shiver

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

a) Stood still
b) Shook
c) Laughed
d) Jumped

Answer: b) Shook

3. Which sentence uses "trembled" correctly?

a) She trembled when she saw the beautiful rainbow.
b) He trembled with fear in the dark room.
c) They trembled while swimming in the pool.
d) The cat trembled when it was happy.

Answer: b) He trembled with fear in the dark room.

4. Which idiom means to be very scared?

a) Tremble with excitement
b) Tremble in your boots
c) Jump for joy
d) Head in the clouds

Answer: b) Tremble in your boots

5. What is the opposite of "trembled"?

a) Shook
b) Steady
c) Quivered
d) Shivered

Answer: b) Steady