Spell Bee Word: an

Basic Details

Word: An

Part of Speech: Article

Meaning: A word used before a singular noun that starts with a vowel sound to refer to one of something.

Synonyms: A (when the noun follows a consonant sound)

Antonyms: The

Idioms and Phrases

1. To be a fly on the wall: To be present at a situation but unnoticed. Example: "I wish I could be a fly on the wall during the meeting to hear what they discuss."
2. A needle in a haystack: Something that is very hard to find. Example: "Finding her lost earring was like looking for a needle in a haystack."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She is reading an interesting book about space.

Example 2: He wants to be an astronaut when he grows up.

Example 3: Can you give me an apple from the basket, please?

Fun Fact

The word "an" comes from the Old English word "n", which also meant "one". It is a vowel sound that helps make speech easier and smoother. It is commonly used before nouns that begin with a vowel sound, not just vowel letters.

Famous Quote

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Lao Tzu

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "an" mean?

a) More than one
b) None
c) One, before vowels
d) A type of food

Answer: c) One, before vowels

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

a) A
b) The
c) Some
d) Many

Answer: a) A

3. Which sentence uses "an" correctly?

a) She has an banana in her bag.
b) He wants an car for his birthday.
c) It is an elephant at the zoo.
d) They saw an eagle in the sky.

Answer: d) They saw an eagle in the sky.

4. Which idiom relates to "an"?

a) A bird in the hand
b) The icing on the cake
c) As happy as a clam
d) A penny for your thoughts

Answer: a) A bird in the hand

5. What is the opposite of "an"?

a) Many
b) The
c) Some
d) Each

Answer: b) The