Spell Bee Word: film

Basic Details

Word: Film

Part of Speech: Noun / Verb

Meaning: A motion picture; a thin layer or coating; to record something with a camera.

Synonyms: Movie, motion picture, cinema, recording

Antonyms: Reality, live performance, truth

Idioms and Phrases

1. On film: Captured by a camera. Example: "The event was caught on film for future generations."
2. Film buff: A person who is very interested in movies. Example: "He's a real film buff who knows every classic movie."

Usage Examples

Example 1: We watched a new film at the cinema last night.

Example 2: The director decided to film the story in black and white.

Example 3: A thin film of dust covered the old books.

Fun Fact

The first motion picture ever recorded was "Roundhay Garden Scene" in 1888, which lasted only about 2 seconds.

Famous Quote

"Film is a mirror with the memory of a shadow." - Jean Cocteau

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does the word "film" mean?

a) A type of food
b) A movie or thin layer
c) A musical instrument
d) A kind of plant

Answer: b) A movie or thin layer

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

a) Cinema
b) Reality
c) Truth
d) Live show

Answer: a) Cinema

3. Which of these is an antonym of "film"?

a) Recording
b) Movie
c) Live performance
d) Motion picture

Answer: c) Live performance

4. Which sentence uses "film" correctly?

a) We filmed the wedding to keep memories alive.
b) The film is eating dinner.
c) He films his homework daily.
d) A film ran fast on the road.

Answer: a) We filmed the wedding to keep memories alive.

5. What does the idiom "film buff" mean?

a) A person who repairs cameras
b) A person who loves movies
c) A thin plastic cover
d) A famous actor

Answer: b) A person who loves movies