Spell Bee Word: get

Basic Details

Word: Get

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To obtain or receive something.

Synonyms: Acquire, obtain, receive

Antonyms: Give, lose, part with

Idioms and Phrases

1. Get the ball rolling: To start an activity or process. Example: "Let's get the ball rolling on our project so we finish on time."
2. Get cold feet: To become nervous or scared about a decision. Example: "She got cold feet before her big performance and almost backed out."

Usage Examples

Example 1: I need to get my homework done before I can play outside.

Example 2: Can you help me get the book from the top shelf?

Example 3: I was excited to get a letter from my friend who lives abroad.

Fun Fact

The word "get" has been in the English language for over 700 years, and it originally meant to reach or to arrive. It has evolved over time and is now one of the most commonly used verbs in English!

Famous Quote

"You cant get much done in life if you only work on the days you feel good." Jerry West

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "get" mean?

a) To throw away
b) To obtain or receive
c) To sleep
d) To run

Answer: b) To obtain or receive

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

a) Give
b) Acquire
c) Lose
d) Throw

Answer: b) Acquire

3. Which word is an antonym of "get"?

a) Find
b) Keep
c) Give
d) Fetch

Answer: c) Give

4. Which sentence uses "get" correctly?

a) I want to get some ice cream after dinner.
b) He gets the bicycle gone.
c) She is getting the shirt here.
d) They get the dog like a cat.

Answer: a) I want to get some ice cream after dinner.

5. Which idiom means to start something?

a) Get cold feet
b) Get the ball rolling
c) Get lost
d) Get a grip

Answer: b) Get the ball rolling