Spell Bee Word: oh

Basic Details

Word: Oh

Part of Speech: Interjection

Meaning: Used to express surprise, realization, pain, pleasure, or other sudden emotions.

Synonyms: Alas, Oops, Wow, Ah

Antonyms: (None directly, but in some contexts: Silence, Indifference)

Idioms and Phrases

1. Oh dear: Used to express worry, concern, or disappointment. Example: "Oh dear, I forgot to bring my homework."
2. Oh well: Used to show acceptance when something doesn't go as planned. Example: "We missed the bus, oh well, we'll walk instead."

Usage Examples

Example 1: "Oh! I didn't see you standing there."

Example 2: "Oh no, I left my phone at home."

Example 3: "Oh, now I understand what you mean."

Fun Fact

The word "oh" is one of the oldest and simplest interjections in English, tracing back to Old English. It is extremely versatile and used in many emotional contexts.

Famous Quote

"Oh, the places you'll go!" - Dr. Seuss

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What part of speech is "oh"?

a) Noun
b) Verb
c) Interjection
d) Adjective

Answer: c) Interjection

2. Which of these is NOT a synonym of "oh" in expressions?

a) Alas
b) Oops
c) Wow
d) Table

Answer: d) Table

3. Which phrase shows acceptance of a situation?

a) Oh dear
b) Oh well
c) Oh no
d) Oh my

Answer: b) Oh well

4. Which sentence uses "oh" correctly?

a) Oh, I remember now!
b) She is very oh person.
c) Let's go to the oh market.
d) They oh football daily.

Answer: a) Oh, I remember now!

5. The word "oh" is mainly used to:

a) Describe an object
b) Express sudden emotion
c) Compare two things
d) Indicate time

Answer: b) Express sudden emotion