Spell Bee Word: worthwhile

Basic Details

Word: Worthwhile

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Something that is important or valuable; worth the time and effort spent on it.

Synonyms: Valuable, beneficial, rewarding

Antonyms: Worthless, unimportant, insignificant

Idioms and Phrases

1. Worth your salt: Meaning to be worth the effort you put into something. Example: "He has worked hard on that project, and it's clear he's worth his salt."
2. Make it worthwhile: To ensure something is worth the effort or expense. Example: "They wanted to make the trip worthwhile, so they planned fun activities for the weekend."

Usage Examples

Example 1: Completing your homework every night can make school more worthwhile and help you learn better.

Example 2: Volunteering at the animal shelter is a worthwhile experience for anyone who loves animals.

Example 3: The workshop provided worthwhile knowledge that helped us improve our skills.

Fun Fact

The word "worthwhile" comes from the combination of "worth," which dates back to Old English, and "while," which refers to a period of time. Together, they express the value of time spent on something meaningful.

Famous Quote

"The only things you regret are the things you don't do." — Michael D. Moyer, which suggests that taking worthwhile actions can lead to a more fulfilling life.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "worthwhile" mean?

a) Unimportant
b) Worth the effort or time
c) Difficult to understand
d) Expensive

Answer: b) Worth the effort or time

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

a) Boring
b) Beneficial
c) Expensive
d) Nuisance

Answer: b) Beneficial

3. What is an antonym of "worthwhile"?

a) Valuable
b) Unimportant
c) Rewarding
d) Beneficial

Answer: b) Unimportant

4. Which sentence uses "worthwhile" correctly?

a) It’s worthwhile to plan ahead for your exam.
b) That book was not worthwhile; it was boring.
c) I spent a worthwhile hour watching TV.
d) It's worthwhile to ignore your homework.

Answer: a) It’s worthwhile to plan ahead for your exam.

5. Which idiom means the same as "worthwhile"?

a) Make it worthwhile
b) Worth your weight in gold
c) The early bird catches the worm
d) All that glitters is not gold

Answer: a) Make it worthwhile