Spell Bee Word: leg

Basic Details

Word: Leg

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A limb of the body used for walking, standing, and supporting weight.

Synonyms: Limb, appendage

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. Break a leg: A phrase used to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance. Example: "Before the school play, she told me to break a leg!"
2. Leg up: A phrase meaning to have an advantage or a boost. Example: "Getting help from my teacher in understanding the assignment gave me a leg up on my classmates."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The athlete trained hard to strengthen her leg muscles for the competition.

Example 2: After the long hike, he felt the ache in his legs but was still proud of his accomplishment.

Example 3: The dog injured its leg while playing, so it needed to rest and heal.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the human leg has more than 30 muscles? These muscles work together to help us walk, run, and jump!

Famous Quote

"The leg is not just a part of your body, it is the foundation of your movement." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "leg" mean?

a) A type of bird
b) A limb of the body
c) A kind of tree
d) A mountain

Answer: b) A limb of the body

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

a) Arm
b) Limb
c) Foot
d) Hand

Answer: b) Limb

3. Which sentence uses "leg" correctly?

a) The leg is a fish.
b) The dog chased its leg around the yard.
c) She broke a leg while dancing.
d) He ran fast on his legs to catch the bus.

Answer: d) He ran fast on his legs to catch the bus.

4. Which idiom means to wish someone good luck?

a) Leg up
b) Break a leg
c) Run like the wind
d) Lost my marbles

Answer: b) Break a leg

5. What is the opposite of "leg"?

a) N/A
b) Arm
c) Head
d) Foot

Answer: a) N/A