Spell Bee Word: response

Basic Details

Word: Response

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A verbal or written answer; a reaction to something.

Synonyms: Reply, reaction, answer

Antonyms: Silence, neglect, disregard

Idioms and Phrases

1. In response to: As a reaction to something. Example: "She laughed in response to his joke."
2. No response: Used when someone does not reply. Example: "He called out, but there was no response."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The teacher's question received a quick response from the student.

Example 2: Her response to the criticism was calm and thoughtful.

Example 3: Emergency teams acted in quick response to the situation.

Fun Fact

The word "response" comes from the Latin word "respondere," meaning "to answer" or "to promise in return."

Famous Quote

"Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond to it." Charles R. Swindoll

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "response" mean?

a) A type of question
b) A written story
c) A verbal or written answer
d) A place for meetings

Answer: c) A verbal or written answer

2. Which of the following is a synonym of "response"?

a) Silence
b) Reply
c) Neglect
d) Disregard

Answer: b) Reply

3. Which of these is an antonym of "response"?

a) Reaction
b) Answer
c) Silence
d) Feedback

Answer: c) Silence

4. Choose the correct usage of "response":

a) He gave a helpful response to the email.
b) The response walk to school.
c) They response quickly during the break.
d) She response the dog outside.

Answer: a) He gave a helpful response to the email.

5. What does the phrase "in response to" mean?

a) Before doing something
b) To avoid something
c) As a reaction to something
d) To ignore something

Answer: c) As a reaction to something