Spell Bee Word: how

Basic Details

Word: How

Part of Speech: Adverb / Conjunction

Meaning: Adverb: In what way or manner; by what means. Conjunction: The way or manner in which something happens or is done.

Synonyms: In what way, By what means, Through what method

Antonyms: There is no direct antonym, but "why" or "what" serve different questioning purposes.

Idioms and Phrases (Contextual)

1. How come: Used to ask why something has happened.
2. Know-how: Practical knowledge or expertise.
3. No matter how: Regardless of the manner or way.

Usage Examples

Example 1: How did you solve the math problem?

Example 2: I dont know how he managed to escape.

Example 3: She explained how the machine works.

Fun Fact

"How" is one of the five Ws and one H used in journalism and research to gather complete information: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How.

Famous Quote

"It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness." Charles Spurgeon

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What type of word is "how"?

a) Noun
b) Verb
c) Adverb
d) Interjection

Answer: c) Adverb

2. What does "How come" mean?

a) When
b) Why
c) Where
d) What

Answer: b) Why

3. Which phrase contains "how" as a noun-like concept?

a) The how and why of things
b) How are you?
c) How is it made?
d) How long is it?

Answer: a) The how and why of things

4. In the sentence How did she get here?, what is "how" questioning?

a) The reason
b) The location
c) The manner or method
d) The time

Answer: c) The manner or method

5. What is the best synonym of "how" in the question How do you cook rice??

a) Why
b) Where
c) By what method
d) What time

Answer: c) By what method