Spell Bee Word: sag

Basic Details

Word: Sag

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To bend, droop, or sink downwards due to weight or pressure.

Synonyms: Droop, sink, lean

Antonyms: Rise, straighten, ascend

Idioms and Phrases

1. Dont let your spirits sag: A phrase used to encourage someone not to become discouraged. Example: "Even though she lost the race, her friend told her not to let her spirits sag."
2. Sagging under pressure: To become overwhelmed by stress or demands. Example: "He was sagging under pressure from the many assignments due this week."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The heavy rain caused the branches of the tree to sag low to the ground.

Example 2: After many years of use, the old sofa began to sag in the middle.

Example 3: When she shouted at her friends, they could see her excitement start to sag.

Fun Fact

The word "sag" comes from the Old Norse word sagna, which means to sink or droop. It has been used in English since the 14th century!

Famous Quote

"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we sag." - Nelson Mandela

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "sag" mean?

a) To rise upward
b) To bend downwards
c) To run fast
d) To jump high

Answer: b) To bend downwards

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

a) Lift
b) Droop
c) Fly
d) Leap

Answer: b) Droop

3. Which word is an antonym of "sag"?

a) Rise
b) Bow
c) Lower
d) Hang

Answer: a) Rise

4. Which sentence uses "sag" correctly?

a) The box began to sag under the weight of the books.
b) The bird started to sag and fly higher.
c) I will sag a letter to my friend.
d) She plans to sag in the race.

Answer: a) The box began to sag under the weight of the books.

5. What does the idiom "dont let your spirits sag" mean?

a) Be sad
b) Stay positive
c) Celebrate
d) Sleep

Answer: b) Stay positive