Spell Bee Word: bundle

Basic Details

Word: Bundle

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A group of things that are tied or wrapped together.

Synonyms: Bunch, package, parcel

Antonyms: Individual, single item

Idioms and Phrases

1. Bundle of nerves: Describes someone who is very anxious or nervous. Example: "Before the performance, he was a bundle of nerves."
2. Drop a bundle: To spend a lot of money. Example: "We dropped a bundle on our new house."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She carried a bundle of newspapers to the recycling centre.

Example 2: The little girl was excited to unwrap the bundle of gifts on her birthday.

Example 3: He tied a bundle of twigs together to use as firewood.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the term "bundle" originally meant "a collection of things tied together"? Its use can be traced back to the Old English word "byndelan," which means to bind or tie.

Famous Quote

"Life is like a bundle of clothes; you can only wear so much at one time." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "bundle" mean?

a) A single object
b) A group of things tied together
c) A kind of food
d) A type of animal

Answer: b) A group of things tied together

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

a) Single item
b) Bunch
c) Unit
d) None of the above

Answer: b) Bunch

3. Which is an antonym of "bundle"?

a) Package
b) Bunch
c) Individual
d) Collection

Answer: c) Individual

4. Which sentence uses "bundle" correctly?

a) She gave him a bundle of flowers.
b) The bundle ran very fast.
c) He put a bundle on the stove to cook.
d) They bundled into the train successfully.

Answer: a) She gave him a bundle of flowers.

5. Which idiom means anxious or nervous?

a) Drop a bundle
b) Bundle of nerves
c) Bundle joy
d) Tied up in bundles

Answer: b) Bundle of nerves