Spell Bee Word: chunk

Basic Details

Word: Chunk

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A thick piece or a larger portion of something.

Synonyms: Block, piece, segment

Antonyms: Whole, entirety

Idioms and Phrases

1. Chunk out: To remove a part from something. Example: "She chunked out the old pages from the notebook to make space for new notes."
2. Get a chunk of: To receive a large amount of something. Example: "After winning the lottery, he got a chunk of money that changed his life."

Usage Examples

Example 1: I took a chunk of chocolate cake for dessert because it looked so delicious.

Example 2: The builder used a large chunk of wood to make a sturdy table.

Example 3: She read a chunk of the book before bedtime and couldnt put it down.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "chunk" comes from the Middle English word "chunke," which means a piece or portion, and is thought to originate from the Old French word "conche," meaning a notch or a piece?

Famous Quote

"The size of your success is determined by the size of your belief." Oprah Winfrey

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "chunk" mean?

a) A thin slice
b) A thick piece or larger portion
c) A colour
d) A musical note

Answer: b) A thick piece or larger portion

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

a) Piece
b) Stream
c) Plant
d) Emotion

Answer: a) Piece

3. Which of these is an antonym of "chunk"?

a) Segment
b) Portion
c) Whole
d) Block

Answer: c) Whole

4. Which sentence uses "chunk" correctly?

a) The chunk of bread was left on the table.
b) She chunked the table into the garden.
c) The chunk sang beautifully in the choir.
d) He chunked around the park.

Answer: a) The chunk of bread was left on the table.

5. Which idiom means to remove part of something?

a) Get a chunk of
b) Chunk out
c) Piece together
d) Whole and complete

Answer: b) Chunk out