Spell Bee Word: uncle

Basic Details

Word: Uncle

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The brother of one's father or mother, or the husband of one's aunt.

Synonyms: Relative, familial friend

Antonyms: Aunt

Idioms and Phrases

1. Uncle Sam: A personification of the United States government. Example: "Uncle Sam wants you to join the army!"
2. Call it a day, Uncle: To give up or admit defeat in a situation. Example: "After trying for hours to fix the car, he finally said, 'Alright, call it a day, Uncle.'"

Usage Examples

Example 1: My uncle took me fishing for the first time and taught me how to catch a fish.

Example 2: Every Christmas, our uncle would bring gifts that made us all excited.

Example 3: When I need help with my homework, I often ask my uncle for advice because he is very knowledgeable.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the term "uncle" comes from the Latin word "unculus," which means "brother?" This term has been used in various cultures for centuries!

Famous Quote

"Uncles are just antique little boys." - Anonymous

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "uncle" mean?

a) The brother of one's parent
b) A close neighbour
c) A family pet
d) A friend's father

Answer: a) The brother of one's parent

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

a) Cousin
b) Relative
c) Nephew
d) Grandparent

Answer: b) Relative

3. Which sentence uses "uncle" correctly?

a) My uncle is a professional football player.
b) The uncle danced at the disco.
c) The uncle likes to cook spaghetti for family dinners.
d) All of the above.

Answer: d) All of the above.

4. Which idiom refers to the United States government?

a) Call it a day, Uncle
b) Uncle Sam
c) Uncle Joe
d) Uncle Bob

Answer: b) Uncle Sam

5. What is the opposite of "uncle"?

a) Aunt
b) Nephew
c) Grandfather
d) Niece

Answer: a) Aunt