Spell Bee Word: boy

Basic Details

Word: Boy

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A male child or young man.

Synonyms: Lad, youth, youngster

Antonyms: Girl, woman, adult

Idioms and Phrases

1. Boys will be boys: Used to express the idea that boys often behave in a lively or mischievous way. Example: "Don't worry about the noise; boys will be boys."
2. Old boy: A term for a former male student of a school or college. Example: "He is an old boy of that prestigious school."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The boy ran across the field to catch the ball.

Example 2: She has a little boy who loves to play with toy cars.

Example 3: The young boy was excited to start his first day of school.

Fun Fact

The word "boy" comes from the Old English word "boie," meaning a servant or young person. Over time, it came to mean a male child.

Famous Quote

"Every boy is a hero to his own heart." - Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "boy" mean?

a) A female child
b) A male child or young man
c) A piece of furniture
d) A type of bird

Answer: b) A male child or young man

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

a) Woman
b) Girl
c) Lad
d) Lady

Answer: c) Lad

3. Which is an antonym of "boy"?

a) Girl
b) Youth
c) Lad
d) Youngster

Answer: a) Girl

4. Which sentence uses "boy" correctly?

a) The boy was playing with his puppy.
b) The boy is a kind of flower.
c) Boy are reading a book.
d) The boy was a delicious meal.

Answer: a) The boy was playing with his puppy.

5. What does the idiom "boys will be boys" mean?

a) Boys never grow up
b) Boys often behave in a lively or mischievous way
c) Boys are always quiet
d) Boys dislike playing

Answer: b) Boys often behave in a lively or mischievous way