Spell Bee Word: cap

Basic Details

Word: Cap

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A soft, round hat that is worn on the head, often with a brim.

Synonyms: Hat, headgear

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. Cap it off: To finish something in a good or impressive way. Example: "She finished her project beautifully and capped it off with a great presentation."
2. Put a cap on it: To stop or limit something. Example: "Let's put a cap on the spending for this event to stay within our budget."

Usage Examples

Example 1: He wore a baseball cap to shield his eyes from the bright sun.

Example 2: The students all wore caps with their school logo during the trip.

Example 3: She decided to cap her new hairstyle with a stylish cap for the party.

Fun Fact

Did you know that caps have been worn for thousands of years and were originally used to protect the head from the sun and cold? Ancient Greeks and Romans often wore caps called "pilleus" for warmth and style!

Famous Quote

"You can't put a cap on the creativity of a child." Anonymous

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "cap" mean?

a) A type of shoe
b) A soft round hat
c) A piece of furniture
d) A kind of tool

Answer: b) A soft round hat

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

a) Glove
b) Hat
c) Scarf
d) Belt

Answer: b) Hat

3. Which sentence uses "cap" correctly?

a) The cap danced in the breeze.
b) He wore a cap to keep the sun away.
c) The cap flew to the moon.
d) She painted a cap on the wall.

Answer: b) He wore a cap to keep the sun away.

4. Which idiom means to finish something well?

a) Cap it off
b) Under the cap
c) The cap of the mountain
d) Put a cap on it

Answer: a) Cap it off

5. What is the opposite of "cap"?

a) N/A
b) Coat
c) Shoe
d) Hat

Answer: a) N/A