Spell Bee Word: addition

Basic Details

Word: Addition

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The process of adding numbers together to find a total.

Synonyms: Sum, total

Antonyms: Subtraction

Idioms and Phrases

1. In addition to: Used when mentioning something else besides what has already been said. Example: "In addition to maths, we also learn science in school."
2. Add fuel to the fire: To make a bad situation worse. Example: "When his friend started arguing, it just added fuel to the fire."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The addition of two and three equals five.

Example 2: My teacher asked us to work on the addition problems for homework.

Example 3: In addition to reading, I enjoy writing stories.

Fun Fact

The word "addition" comes from the Latin word "addere," which means "to bring to" or "to join." This reflects the concept of bringing numbers together.

Famous Quote

"The whole is greater than the sum of its parts." Aristotle

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "addition" mean?

a) To take away
b) The act of adding numbers together
c) To divide numbers
d) A type of animal

Answer: b) The act of adding numbers together

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

a) Total
b) Difference
c) Fraction
d) Division

Answer: a) Total

3. What is the opposite of "addition"?

a) Addition
b) Subtraction
c) Multiplication
d) Division

Answer: b) Subtraction

4. Which sentence uses "addition" correctly?

a) In addition to finishing the homework, I went outside to play.
b) The addition of my dog spoke to me.
c) I addition some apples to the basket.
d) She did the addition work badly.

Answer: a) In addition to finishing the homework, I went outside to play.

5. Which idiom means the same as "in addition to"?

a) Add fuel to the fire
b) N/A
c) In a nutshell
d) Just the tip of the iceberg

Answer: b) N/A