Spell Bee Word: board

Basic Details

Word: Board

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A flat piece of material, often used for writing on or as a surface for various activities.

Synonyms: Plank, panel, slate

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. On board: To be involved or engaged in something. Example: "We're all on board with the new project to make our school more eco-friendly."
2. Get on board: To agree or become involved with a plan. Example: "Its important to get on board with the schools decision to hold a fundraiser."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The teacher wrote the instructions on the board so everyone could see them clearly.

Example 2: We used a wooden board to create a makeshift table for our picnic.

Example 3: The notice board in the hallway displayed all the upcoming events at school.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the earliest forms of writing were done on boards made of clay? Ancient civilisations used these boards to record important information!

Famous Quote

"The board is the canvas, and the teacher is the artist." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "board" mean?

a) A type of animal
b) A flat piece of material
c) A painting
d) A musical instrument

Answer: b) A flat piece of material

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

a) Table
b) Plank
c) Chair
d) Desk

Answer: b) Plank

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

a) N/A
b) Animal
c) Wall
d) Car

Answer: a) N/A

4. Which sentence uses "board" correctly?

a) The fish swam around the board.
b) The artist painted on the board.
c) The dog barked at the board.
d) The board flew in the sky.

Answer: b) The artist painted on the board.

5. What does it mean to be "on board"?

a) To be part of a discussion
b) To be out of the group
c) To write on the board
d) To ignore someone

Answer: a) To be part of a discussion