Spell Bee Word: drove

Basic Details

Word: Drove

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To operate a vehicle or to move something along by force or effort.

Synonyms: Steered, guided, propelled

Antonyms: Parked, halted

Idioms and Phrases

1. Drive someone up the wall: To annoy or irritate someone greatly. Example: "The constant noise from the construction work is driving me up the wall!"
2. Drive a hard bargain: To negotiate very firmly for best terms. Example: "He knows how to drive a hard bargain when buying a car."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She drove her car to school every morning, enjoying the scenic route.

Example 2: The shepherd drove the sheep into the barn before the storm arrived.

Example 3: After a long day, he was relieved to have safely drove home without any issues.

Fun Fact

The word "drove" comes from Old English "drfan," which means "to push or to drive." This reflects how the word has long been associated with controlling or guiding movement.

Famous Quote

"The road was meant for journeys, not destinations." Ralph Waldo Emerson

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "drove" mean?

a) To write
b) To operate a vehicle
c) To cook food
d) To draw pictures

Answer: b) To operate a vehicle

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

a) Parked
b) Guided
c) Stopped
d) Sat

Answer: b) Guided

3. Which sentence uses "drove" correctly?

a) She drove the car to the store.
b) The cat drove up the tree.
c) He was drove on a bike.
d) They drove fast at home.

Answer: a) She drove the car to the store.

4. Which idiom means to annoy someone?

a) Drive up the wall
b) Drive a hard bargain
c) Drive someone home
d) Drive in circles

Answer: a) Drive up the wall

5. What is the opposite of "drove"?

a) Stopped
b) Continued
c) Moved
d) Escaped

Answer: a) Stopped