Spell Bee Word: grab

Basic Details

Word: Grab

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To take hold of something quickly or suddenly.

Synonyms: Seize, grasp, snatch

Antonyms: Release, let go

Idioms and Phrases

1. Grab the bull by the horns: To deal with a difficult situation directly. Example: "To improve his grades, he decided to grab the bull by the horns and study harder."
2. Grab a bite: To have a quick meal. Example: "Let's grab a bite before the movie starts."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She had to grab her backpack quickly before the bus left.

Example 2: He managed to grab the last piece of cake at the party.

Example 3: When she saw the ball coming her way, she reached out to grab it before it hit the ground.

Fun Fact

The word "grab" comes from Middle English, where it was used as "grappe," which meant to grasp or seize. It's used in everyday language to describe quick actions.

Famous Quote

"Some people grab happiness like a sneeze; they dont want to miss it." - Anonymous

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "grab" mean?

a) To throw something
b) To take hold of something quickly
c) To drop something
d) To look at something

Answer: b) To take hold of something quickly

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

a) Release
b) Seize
c) Let go
d) Drop

Answer: b) Seize

3. Which sentence uses "grab" correctly?

a) She will grab the book on the shelf.
b) The cat grabbed a nap on the chair.
c) They quickly grabbed their coats.
d) He grabbed to the balloon slowly.

Answer: c) They quickly grabbed their coats.

4. Which idiom means to take control of a situation?

a) Grab a bite
b) Grab the bull by the horns
c) Grab the day
d) Grab the line

Answer: b) Grab the bull by the horns

5. What is the opposite of "grab"?

a) Seize
b) Hold
c) Release
d) Catch

Answer: c) Release