Spell Bee Word: sad

Basic Details

Word: Sad

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Feeling unhappy or sorrowful.

Synonyms: Unhappy, sorrowful, dejected

Antonyms: Happy, joyful, cheerful

Idioms and Phrases

1. Down in the dumps: Feeling sad or depressed. Example: "After losing the game, he was really down in the dumps."
2. Sad as a raincloud: Used to describe someone who looks very sad or gloomy. Example: "When she heard the news, she walked around sad as a raincloud."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She felt sad when her best friend moved away to a different city.

Example 2: The movie was so sad that many people cried at the ending.

Example 3: It makes me sad to see animals without homes in the shelter.

Fun Fact

Did you know that in literature, characters often display sadness to reflect deeper emotions, helping the reader connect with their struggles and experiences?

Famous Quote

"The sad truth is that the truth is sad." - A sad quote that reflects the complexity of emotions, often experienced in life.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "sad" mean?

a) Feeling happy
b) Feeling angry
c) Feeling unhappy
d) Feeling excited

Answer: c) Feeling unhappy

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

a) Joyful
b) Cheerful
c) Sorrowful
d) Excited

Answer: c) Sorrowful

3. What is the opposite of "sad"?

a) Angry
b) Happy
c) Tired
d) Bored

Answer: b) Happy

4. Which sentence uses "sad" correctly?

a) The sun is sad today.
b) She was sad when her ice cream fell.
c) The cat is sad in the tree.
d) He runs sad every morning.

Answer: b) She was sad when her ice cream fell.

5. Which idiom means feeling sad?

a) Down in the dumps
b) Happy as a lark
c) Bright as a button
d) Full of beans

Answer: a) Down in the dumps