Spell Bee Word: ready

Basic Details

Word: Ready

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Fully prepared for something; available for immediate use or action.

Synonyms: Prepared, set, equipped

Antonyms: Unprepared, hesitant, unwilling

Idioms and Phrases

1. At the ready: Available and prepared to act immediately. Example: "The emergency team was at the ready for any situation."
2. Ready and willing: Eager and prepared to do something. Example: "She was ready and willing to help her friend move."

Usage Examples

Example 1: He was ready to start his new job on Monday.

Example 2: The bags are packed and ready by the door.

Example 3: She studied all night to be ready for the exam.

Fun Fact

The word "ready" originates from the Old English word "rde," meaning "prepared or arranged." It has been in use since before the 12th century!

Famous Quote

"Be ready when opportunity comes... Luck is the time when preparation and opportunity meet." Roy D. Chapin Jr.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "ready" mean?

a) Late for something
b) Fully prepared for something
c) Sleeping
d) Confused

Answer: b) Fully prepared for something

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

a) Unprepared
b) Hesitant
c) Equipped
d) Delayed

Answer: c) Equipped

3. Which is an antonym of "ready"?

a) Prepared
b) Set
c) Unprepared
d) Equipped

Answer: c) Unprepared

4. Which sentence uses "ready" correctly?

a) He is ready the homework.
b) She is ready to go to the party.
c) Ready is she not today.
d) They ready watching a movie.

Answer: b) She is ready to go to the party.

5. What does the idiom "at the ready" mean?

a) Confused about the task
b) Sleeping while waiting
c) Fully prepared to act immediately
d) Late for an event

Answer: c) Fully prepared to act immediately