Spell Bee Word: breath

Basic Details

Word: Breath

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The air that comes in and out of the lungs when we breathe.

Synonyms: Inhalation, exhalation, respiration

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. Take a breather: To take a short break to relax. Example: "After running for an hour, I needed to take a breather and drink some water."
2. Catch your breath: To pause to recover one's breath after exertion. Example: "After the steep climb, we stopped to catch our breath before continuing."

Usage Examples

Example 1: He took a deep breath before speaking in front of the class.

Example 2: The fresh air felt wonderful as it filled her lungs with each breath she took.

Example 3: Living in a polluted city can make it difficult to take a clean breath.

Famous Quote

Did you know that the average person takes about 20,000 breaths a day? That's around 15 breaths every minute!

Famous Quote

"Breathe in the future, breathe out the past." Anonymous

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "breath" mean?

a) A type of sound
b) The air that comes in and out of the lungs
c) A musical note
d) A moment of silence

Answer: b) The air that comes in and out of the lungs

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

a) Inhalation
b) Sneeze
c) Yawn
d) Cough

Answer: a) Inhalation

3. Which sentence uses "breath" correctly?

a) She could see the breath of the dog in the cold air.
b) He took a breath before jumping into the water.
c) The breath was as tall as a building.
d) The dog gave a loud breath when he barked.

Answer: b) He took a breath before jumping into the water.

4. Which idiom means to take a break?

a) Take a breather
b) Catch your breath
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above

Answer: c) Both a and b

5. What is the opposite of "breath"?

a) N/A
b) Giggle
c) Laugh
d) Yell

Answer: a) N/A