Spell Bee Word: in

Basic Details

Word: In

Part of Speech: Preposition

Meaning: A word used to show that something is inside or within something else.

Synonyms: Inside, within, into

Antonyms: Out, outside, beyond

Idioms and Phrases

1. In hot water: To be in trouble or a difficult situation. Example: "He found himself in hot water after forgetting to do his homework."
2. In the bag: To be sure of winning or achieving something. Example: "With all her hard work, victory in the competition felt like it was in the bag."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The cat is sleeping in the box, feeling warm and safe.

Example 2: I placed the books in my backpack before going to school.

Example 3: The cookies are in the oven, and they smell delicious!

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "in" is one of the most commonly used words in English? It helps us to express location and direction in many different ways!

Famous Quote

"It's not about where you are, it's about where you are in your mind." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "in" mean?

a) Outside
b) Inside
c) Above
d) Below

Answer: b) Inside

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

a) Outside
b) Across
c) Within
d) Above

Answer: c) Within

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

a) Inside
b) Out
c) Into
d) Around

Answer: b) Out

4. Which sentence uses "in" correctly?

a) The dog is in the garden.
b) The dog is on the garden.
c) The dog is under the garden.
d) The dog is by the garden.

Answer: a) The dog is in the garden.

5. Which idiom means being in trouble?

a) In the bag
b) In hot water
c) In the mood
d) In the air

Answer: b) In hot water