Spell Bee Word: he

Basic Details

Word: He

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Meaning: Used to refer to a male person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified.

Synonyms: Male, gentleman (in reference), guy

Antonyms: She, her

Idioms and Phrases

1. He who laughs last laughs best: The final outcome is most important. Example: "He struggled at first, but he who laughs last laughs best."
2. Every man for himself: Everyone must take care of themselves (often shortened as "he must save himself"). Example: "In a crisis, it's every man for himself."

Usage Examples

Example 1: He is my best friend.

Example 2: He runs faster than anyone in his class.

Example 3: When I called, he answered immediately.

Fun Fact

The pronoun "he" has been used in English since Old English times (before the 12th century). Originally, it was spelled "hē."

Famous Quote

"He who opens a school door, closes a prison." - Victor Hugo

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What part of speech is "he"?

a) Noun
b) Pronoun
c) Adjective
d) Verb

Answer: b) Pronoun

2. What does "he" refer to?

a) A female person
b) A male person
c) An object
d) A place

Answer: b) A male person

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

a) Man
b) Him
c) She
d) Boy

Answer: c) She

4. Which sentence uses "he" correctly?

a) He is playing football in the park.
b) The he is on the table.
c) She he going home.
d) He's a big city.

Answer: a) He is playing football in the park.

5. What does the idiom "He who laughs last laughs best" mean?

a) Laughing is always important
b) The one who wins in the end is truly successful
c) People should laugh more
d) The first to laugh is the happiest

Answer: b) The one who wins in the end is truly successful