Spell Bee Word: nice

Basic Details

Word: Nice

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Pleasant, kind, or good-natured in behavior or appearance.

Synonyms: Pleasant, kind, friendly, charming

Antonyms: Rude, unpleasant, mean, unfriendly

Idioms and Phrases

1. Nice as pie: Extremely pleasant or friendly. Example: "She was nice as pie when I met her at the party."
2. Make nice (with someone): To try to be friendly, especially after a disagreement. Example: "He tried to make nice with his colleague after the argument."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She is always nice to everyone, no matter the situation.

Example 2: It was nice of you to bring flowers.

Example 3: The weather today is really nice and sunny.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "nice" originally meant "foolish" or "silly" in Old French and Latin? Over time, its meaning changed dramatically to become positive.

Famous Quote

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." Aesop (often associated with being nice)

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "nice" mean?

a) Rude and aggressive
b) Foolish and lazy
c) Pleasant and kind
d) Sad and emotional

Answer: c) Pleasant and kind

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

a) Mean
b) Friendly
c) Harsh
d) Angry

Answer: b) Friendly

3. Which is an antonym of "nice"?

a) Kind
b) Gentle
c) Pleasant
d) Rude

Answer: d) Rude

4. Which sentence uses "nice" correctly?

a) He was nice his homework.
b) It was nice of you to help her.
c) The nice ran fast.
d) I like to nice on weekends.

Answer: b) It was nice of you to help her.

5. What does the idiom "nice as pie" mean?

a) Delicious dessert
b) Very angry
c) Extremely friendly
d) Boring and plain

Answer: c) Extremely friendly