Spell Bee Word: volcanoes

Basic Details

Word: Volcano

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: An opening in the Earth's surface that allows lava, ash, and gases to escape from below the surface when it erupts.

Synonyms: Mountain, cone, crater

Antonyms: Plain, valley

Idioms and Phrases

Sleeping volcano: Refers to a problem that seems quiet but could erupt suddenly. Example: "The company's finances are like a sleeping volcano; everything looks fine, but there may be issues beneath the surface."
Volcano of emotions: Refers to a strong and uncontrollable surge of feelings. Example: "After the argument, she felt a volcano of emotions ready to erupt."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The volcano erupted dramatically, sending ash and lava into the sky.

Example 2: Scientists study volcanoes to predict when they might erupt and how to keep people safe.

Example 3: The island was home to a famous volcano, which attracted many tourists eager to see it up close.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the largest volcano in the solar system is Olympus Mons on Mars? It is about two and a half times taller than Mount Everest!

Famous Quote

"Volcanoes are the 'purest' and 'rawest' things we can observe in nature. They remind us of the power of the Earth." - Anonymous

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "volcano" mean?

a) A type of animal
b) An opening in the Earth's surface that erupts
c) A kind of rock
d) A type of tree

Answer: b) An opening in the Earth's surface that erupts

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

a) Valley
b) Cone
c) River
d) Forest

Answer: b) Cone

3. Which sentence uses "volcano" correctly?

a) The volcano sang a lovely song.
b) The volcano erupted, showering the landscape with ash.
c) The volcano played football.
d) The volcano painted the sky blue.

Answer: b) The volcano erupted, showering the landscape with ash.

4. Which idiom refers to a hidden problem?

a) Volcano of emotions
b) Sleeping volcano
c) Volcano in the sky
d) Ashes to ashes

Answer: b) Sleeping volcano

5. What is the opposite of "volcano"?

a) Mountain
b) Plain
c) Forest
d) Lake

Answer: b) Plain

Associated Words

vacancy	variation	venturesome	verb	verbal	verbs
viceroy	virtue	vixen	volcanoes	vowel

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