Spell Bee Word: run

Basic Details

Word: Run

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To move forward quickly using your legs.

Synonyms: Sprint, dash, race, jog

Antonyms: Walk, stand still, halt

Idioms and Phrases

1. Run like the wind: To run very fast. Example: "The athlete can run like the wind, finishing the race in record time."
2. Run into trouble: To unexpectedly face difficulties. Example: "During our hike, we ran into trouble when the path became too steep."

Usage Examples

Example 1: Every morning, I like to run in the park to stay healthy and fit.

Example 2: When the school bell rang, the children would run out of the classroom excitedly.

Example 3: During the school sports day, she ran her fastest in the 100-metre sprint, winning first place.

Fun Fact

Did you know that running is one of the oldest forms of exercise? Early humans relied on running to catch food and escape dangers, making it a natural and important part of our history.

Famous Quote

"The miracle isnt that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." John Bingham

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "run" mean?

a) To jump over something
b) To move forward quickly using your legs
c) To sit still
d) To lie down

Answer: b) To move forward quickly using your legs

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

a) Jump
b) Dash
c) Swim
d) Fly

Answer: b) Dash

3. Which is an antonym of "run"?

a) Walk
b) Jog
c) Sprint
d) Race

Answer: a) Walk

4. Which sentence uses "run" correctly?

a) She runs quickly to catch the bus.
b) He runs to school every day.
c) They run in the library.
d) I run quietly in the theatre.

Answer: b) He runs to school every day.

5. What does the idiom "run like the wind" mean?

a) To move slowly
b) To run very fast
c) To stay in one place
d) To fall over

Answer: b) To run very fast