Spell Bee Word: pit

Basic Details

Word: Pit

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A deep hole or cavity in the ground.

Synonyms: Hole, cavity, ditch, crater

Antonyms: Hill, mound, elevation

Idioms and Phrases

1. Drop into the pit: To fall into a difficult or troublesome situation. Example: "After losing his job, he felt like he had dropped into the pit of despair."
2. Out of the pit: To escape from a difficult situation. Example: "She worked very hard to climb out of the pit of debt."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The children dug a pit in the sand to create a place for their toys.

Example 2: Be careful not to step into the pit that was left by the construction crew.

Example 3: The gardener found a large pit in the ground where the tree roots had been.

Fun Fact

Did you know that in some ancient cultures, pits were used for storing food or even as places for ceremonial rituals? They often represented a connection to the earth and the community.

Famous Quote

"The pit of despair is a bottomless chasm that no man should survive." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "pit" mean?

a) A type of fruit
b) A deep hole or cavity
c) A kind of animal
d) A tall building

Answer: b) A deep hole or cavity

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

a) Hill
b) Cave
c) Cavity
d) Tree

Answer: c) Cavity

3. Which sentence uses "pit" correctly?

a) The pit was filled with water after the rain.
b) The pit flew across the sky.
c) The pit danced at the festival.
d) The pit is a type of fruit.

Answer: a) The pit was filled with water after the rain.

4. Which idiom means falling into a difficult situation?

a) Out of the pit
b) Drop into the pit
c) A horse of a different colour
d) As busy as a bee

Answer: b) Drop into the pit

5. What is the opposite of "pit"?

a) N/A
b) Crater
c) Hill
d) Hole

Answer: c) Hill