Spell Bee Word: off

Basic Details

Word: Off

Part of Speech: Preposition / Adverb / Adjective

Meaning: Away from a place or position; not on.

Synonyms: Away, detached, removed

Antonyms: On, attached, connected

Idioms and Phrases

1. Off the beaten track: Referring to a place that is not well known or is rarely visited. Example: "They found a lovely little caf that was off the beaten track."
2. Off your rocker: Describes someone who is acting silly or crazy. Example: "He must be off his rocker to think he can win without practicing!"

Usage Examples

Example 1: Please turn the lights off when you leave the room to save energy.

Example 2: She took the book off the shelf and began to read.

Example 3: After the party, we cleaned off all the decorations from the walls.

Fun Fact

The word "off" is derived from the Old English word "of," which means "away from." It has been used for hundreds of years in different contexts!

Famous Quote

"Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt." William Shakespeare

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "off" mean?

a) In place
b) Away from a place
c) Attached to something
d) Connected

Answer: b) Away from a place

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

a) On
b) Attached
c) Removed
d) Near

Answer: c) Removed

3. Which sentence uses "off" correctly?

a) He is off to the park.
b) The book was off the table.
c) The dog was off his leash.
d) All of the above.

Answer: d) All of the above.

4. Which idiom means something is far from the usual place?

a) Off the beaten track
b) Off your rocker
c) On the top
d) Off in the distance

Answer: a) Off the beaten track

5. What is the opposite of "off"?

a) Away
b) On
c) Detached
d) Out

Answer: b) On