Spell Bee Word: concluding

Basic Details

Word: Concluding

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Related to the end or final part of something.

Synonyms: Final, last, terminating

Antonyms: Initial, beginning, opening

Idioms and Phrases

1. In conclusion: This phrase is used to signal the final thoughts on a topic. Example: "In conclusion, we can say that regular exercise is very beneficial for health."
2. To bring to a close: This means to finish or complete something. Example: "The teacher decided to bring the lesson to a close by summarising the main points."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The concluding chapter of the book wrapped up all the loose ends of the story.

Example 2: After much debate, the team reached a concluding agreement on the project.

Example 3: At the end of the presentation, he offered some concluding remarks about the importance of teamwork.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "conclude" comes from the Latin word "concludere," which means "to shut up, enclose,"? It reflects how conclusions often wrap up discussions, ideas, or stories!

Famous Quote

"In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." Martin Luther King Jr.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "concluding" mean?

a) Related to the start of something
b) Related to the end of something
c) Something to learn
d) Something to improve

Answer: b) Related to the end of something

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

a) Initial
b) Final
c) Opening
d) Starting

Answer: b) Final

3. Which is an antonym of "concluding"?

a) Last
b) Finishing
c) Beginning
d) Final

Answer: c) Beginning

4. Which sentence uses "concluding" correctly?

a) The concluding scene was very dramatic.
b) The concluding rain fell all day long.
c) She loves to concluding her homework before dinner.
d) The flower is concluding beautifully in the garden.

Answer: a) The concluding scene was very dramatic.

5. What does "in conclusion" signify?

a) Start of an argument
b) Middle of a presentation
c) End of a discussion
d) Introduction of a lesson

Answer: c) End of a discussion