Spell Bee Word: english

Basic Details

Word: English

Part of Speech: Noun / Adjective

Meaning: Noun: The language spoken in many countries around the world, originally from England. Adjective: Relating to England, its people, or the language they speak.

Synonyms: Anglo, British (context-dependent), English language

Antonyms: Foreign, Non-English

Idioms and Phrases (Contextual)

1. Plain English: Language that is clear and easy to understand.
2. Broken English: English spoken with grammatical mistakes, typically by non-native speakers.
3. Queen's English: Standard, formal British English.

Usage Examples

Example 1: She speaks fluent English and French.

Example 2: The book was originally written in English.

Example 3: He teaches English at the university.

Fun Fact

English is the third most spoken native language in the world but the most widely spoken second language.

Famous Quote

"To have another language is to possess a second soul." Charlemagne

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Where did the English language originate?

a) France
b) England
c) Germany
d) Italy

Answer: b) England

2. What is 'Plain English'?

a) Old English
b) Formal English
c) Easy-to-understand English
d) Slang

Answer: c) Easy-to-understand English

3. Which of the following is a characteristic of 'Broken English'?

a) Fluent speech
b) Correct grammar
c) Errors in grammar and pronunciation
d) British accent

Answer: c) Errors in grammar and pronunciation

4. English is most commonly used as a:

a) Native language
b) Second language
c) Regional dialect
d) Sign language

Answer: b) Second language

5. What does the term 'Queen's English' refer to?

a) American English
b) Casual English
c) Slang
d) Standard British English

Answer: d) Standard British English