Spell Bee Word: my

Basic Details

Word: My

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Meaning: Belonging to me; indicating ownership or responsibility.

Synonyms: Mine, belonging to me

Antonyms: Yours, theirs

Idioms and Phrases

1. My cup of tea: Used to describe something that one enjoys or prefers. Example: "Reading mystery novels is my cup of tea, especially during rainy days."
2. Make it my mission: To decide to commit to something important. Example: "I will make it my mission to help my friends succeed in their exams."

Usage Examples

Example 1: My favourite colour is blue because it makes me feel calm and happy.

Example 2: I love spending time with my family during the holidays.

Example 3: My dog enjoys playing fetch in the park every afternoon.

Fun Fact

The word "my" comes from the Old English "mn," which also meant "mine" or "belonging to me." It has evolved, but still maintains the strong sense of ownership!

Famous Quote

"My happiness depends on me. So, you're the only one responsible for your happiness." - Diane von Furstenberg

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "my" mean?

a) Belonging to you
b) Belonging to me
c) Belonging to them
d) Belonging to us

Answer: b) Belonging to me

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

a) Yours
b) Theirs
c) Mine
d) Ours

Answer: c) Mine

3. Which of the following is an antonym of "my"?

a) Mine
b) Yours
c) In
d) On

Answer: b) Yours

4. Which sentence uses "my" correctly?

a) My cat likes to sleep next to me.
b) My running is very fast.
c) My apples are green compared to bananas.
d) My could be seen from far away.

Answer: a) My cat likes to sleep next to me.

5. Which idiom includes the word "my"?

a) A piece of cake
b) My cup of tea
c) Walk on eggshells
d) Beat around the bush

Answer: b) My cup of tea