Spell Bee Word: crack

Basic Details

Word: Crack

Part of Speech: Verb / Noun

Meaning: To break something into pieces, or a sharp sound made when something breaks.

Synonyms: Break, Snap, Split

Antonyms: Repair, Mend, Fix

Idioms and Phrases

1. Crack someone up: To make someone laugh very hard. Example: "His funny stories always crack me up!"
2. Crack of dawn: The very early morning when the sun first rises. Example: "We woke up at the crack of dawn to see the beautiful sunrise."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She heard a loud crack when the tree branch broke during the storm.

Example 2: He tried to crack the code to unlock the secret treasure.

Example 3: There was a small crack in the wall that needed to be fixed.

Fun Fact

The word "crack" comes from the Old English word "cracian," which means "to make a sudden noise." It has been used in English for many centuries to describe both sounds and physical breaks.

Famous Quote

"Sometimes you have to crack a few eggs to make an omelette." French Proverb

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "crack" mean?

a) To fix something
b) To break something
c) To jump
d) To paint

Answer: b) To break something

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

a) Repair
b) Snap
c) Glue
d) Build

Answer: b) Snap

3. Which word means the opposite of "crack"?

a) Break
b) Mend
c) Split
d) Snap

Answer: b) Mend

4. Which sentence uses "crack" correctly?

a) He tried to crack the code to win the game.
b) She was able to crack the cake perfectly.
c) They decided to crack the stone with their bare hands.
d) The sun began to crack in the sky.

Answer: a) He tried to crack the code to win the game.

5. What does the phrase "crack someone up" mean?

a) To break something
b) To make someone laugh
c) To wake someone up
d) To tire someone out

Answer: b) To make someone laugh