Spell Bee Word: disk

Basic Details

Word: Disk

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A flat, round object or surface.

Synonyms: Disc, plate, circle

Antonyms: Cube, square

Idioms and Phrases

1. Off the record: Information not chosen for publication. Example: "The teacher said that the test was off the record, so we shouldn't worry too much about it."
2. Like oil and water: Two things that do not mix well. Example: "His ideas and hers were like oil and water, never coming together."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The children played frisbee with a blue disk in the park.

Example 2: I need to save my pictures on a disk so I can keep them safe.

Example 3: The artist created a beautiful circular disk out of clay for the exhibition.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "disk" can refer to different things? In technology, it can mean a hard disk used in computers for storing data, while in astronomy, it can refer to the flat shape of celestial bodies like planets!

Famous Quote

"There are no mistakes, only lessons, and lessons do not need a disk; they live in our hearts." Anonymous

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "disk" mean?

a) A square shape
b) A flat, round object
c) A type of animal
d) A kind of fabric

Answer: b) A flat, round object

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

a) Sphere
b) Disc
c) Box
d) Pyramid

Answer: b) Disc

3. Which sentence uses "disk" correctly?

a) The disk swam in the pool.
b) The disk rolled away after the game.
c) The disk climbed the tree.
d) The disk cooked dinner.

Answer: b) The disk rolled away after the game.

4. Which idiom means a situation that does not mix well?

a) Off the record
b) Like oil and water
c) At the drop of a hat
d) As easy as pie

Answer: b) Like oil and water

5. What is the opposite of "disk"?

a) Oval
b) Cube
c) Circle
d) Sphere

Answer: b) Cube