Spell Bee Word: man

Basic Details

Word: Man

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: An adult human male.

Synonyms: Male, gentleman, lad

Antonyms: Woman, female, girl

Idioms and Phrases

1. Every man for himself: A situation where everyone must take care of themselves without help from others. Example: "During the flood, it was every man for himself as everyone tried to escape."
2. Man of his word: Someone who keeps promises. Example: "You can trust him; he is a man of his word."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The man walked proudly as he received his award for bravery.

Example 2: The man in the story taught valuable lessons about kindness and honesty.

Example 3: Each man in the community contributed to building a new playground for the children.

Fun Fact

The word "man" comes from the Old English word "mann," which originally referred to a person of any gender but eventually narrowed to mean an adult male.

Famous Quote

"A man is but the product of his thoughts; what he thinks, he becomes." Mahatma Gandhi

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "man" mean?

a) A young child
b) An adult human male
c) An animal
d) A plant

Answer: b) An adult human male

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

a) Girl
b) Male
c) Lady
d) Woman

Answer: b) Male

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

a) Boy
b) Animal
c) Woman
d) Friend

Answer: c) Woman

4. Which sentence uses "man" correctly?

a) The man played a game with his friends.
b) The man floated on a boat in the sky.
c) The man was a small puppy.
d) The man sang like a bird.

Answer: a) The man played a game with his friends.

5. Which idiom suggests a situation where everyone must rely on themselves?

a) Man of his word
b) Every man for himself
c) A little bird told me
d) The early bird catches the worm

Answer: b) Every man for himself