Spell Bee Word: red

Basic Details

Word: Red

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: A bright colour that is often associated with love, anger, or danger.

Synonyms: Crimson, scarlet, ruby

Antonyms: Blue, green, yellow

Idioms and Phrases

1. Seeing red: This means to become very angry. Example: "When he found out someone had stolen his bicycle, he was seeing red."
2. Red-handed: To catch someone in the act of doing something wrong. Example: "The teacher caught the student red-handed while he was cheating on the test."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The red balloon floated high in the sky, making it easy to see.

Example 2: She wore a beautiful red dress to the celebration.

Example 3: The stop sign is red to warn drivers to halt before crossing the intersection.

Fun Fact

Did you know that red is often used in nature as a sign of danger or warning? Many poisonous animals, like certain frogs and snakes, have bright red colours to signal that they are not safe to touch.

Famous Quote

"Red is the ultimate cure for sadness." Bill Blass

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "red" mean?

a) A type of fruit
b) A bright colour
c) A type of animal
d) A kind of food

Answer: b) A bright colour

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

a) Blue
b) Crimson
c) Yellow
d) Green

Answer: b) Crimson

3. Which of the following is an antonym of "red"?

a) Pink
b) Scarlet
c) Yellow
d) Cherry

Answer: c) Yellow

4. Which sentence uses "red" correctly?

a) She painted her nails red for the party.
b) The red was very tall in the garden.
c) The red ran fast across the finish line.
d) The red can jump high in the air.

Answer: a) She painted her nails red for the party.

5. What does "seeing red" mean?

a) To see a colour
b) To become angry
c) To watch a film
d) To find something

Answer: b) To become angry