Spell Bee Word: missing

Basic Details

Word: Missing

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Not present or unable to be found.

Synonyms: Absent, lost, gone

Antonyms: Present, found, available

Idioms and Phrases

1. Missing the mark: Not achieving a target or failing to reach an expected outcome. Example: "He was missing the mark with his project; it didnt meet the requirements."
2. Missing in action: Refers to someone who is absent when they should be present. Example: "The key player was missing in action during the crucial game."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The child was worried when their favourite toy went missing from the room.

Example 2: Many people were missing from the class due to the flu outbreak.

Example 3: The detective was determined to find the missing person before it was too late.

Fun Fact

The word 'missing' comes from the Old English word 'missan', which means to fail to hit or catch. It shows how someone or something can be out of reach.

Famous Quote

"The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live." Norman Cousins

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "missing" mean?

a) Present
b) Not found
c) Visible
d) Happy

Answer: b) Not found

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

a) Present
b) Absent
c) Available
d) Seen

Answer: b) Absent

3. Which is an antonym of "missing"?

a) Loser
b) Absent
c) Present
d) Gone

Answer: c) Present

4. Which sentence uses "missing" correctly?

a) The cat is missing from the garden.
b) The flowers are missing green.
c) She was missing the painting.
d) He was missing the ice cream shop.

Answer: a) The cat is missing from the garden.

5. Which idiom relates to the word "missing"?

a) Missing the mark
b) As busy as a bee
c) A piece of cake
d) Under the weather

Answer: a) Missing the mark