Spell Bee Word: wings

Basic Details

Word: Wings

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The limbs of a bird or insect that are used for flying.

Synonyms: Flaps, appendages

Antonyms: Feet, legs

Idioms and Phrases

1. Spread your wings: To begin to do things that will lead to new opportunities. Example: "After graduating, she decided to spread her wings and travel the world."
2. On the wings of change: Moving forward in a new direction or with new ideas. Example: "The team launched a new project on the wings of change."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The eagle spread its wings and soared high above the mountains.

Example 2: In the garden, the butterfly flapped its colourful wings as it landed on a flower.

Example 3: The little bird learned to flap its wings and take its first flight.

Fun Fact

Did you know that some birds, like the peregrine falcon, can reach speeds of over 240 miles per hour while diving? Their strong wings help them to achieve incredible speed!

Famous Quote

"You cannot fly like an eagle with the wings of a wren." William Henry Hudson

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "wings" mean?

a) Feet of a bird
b) Limbs used for flying
c) A part of a tree
d) A type of animal

Answer: b) Limbs used for flying

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

a) Legs
b) Flaps
c) Tail
d) Head

Answer: b) Flaps

3. Which word is an antonym of "wings"?

a) Flaps
b) Feet
c) Air
d) Sky

Answer: b) Feet

4. Which sentence uses "wings" correctly?

a) The cat chased the wings across the garden.
b) The wings helped the bird to fly high in the sky.
c) The wings baked the cake.
d) The wings were playing soccer in the park.

Answer: b) The wings helped the bird to fly high in the sky.

5. What does "spread your wings" mean?

a) To fly
b) To clean
c) To begin new opportunities
d) To hide

Answer: c) To begin new opportunities