Spell Bee Word: sat

Basic Details

Word: Sat

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To have placed oneself in a sitting position.

Synonyms: Seated, Plonked, Perched

Antonyms: Stood, Rose

Idioms and Phrases

1. Sat on the fence: To remain undecided or neutral in a situation. Example: "He sat on the fence during the debate and didn't take a side."
2. Sat tight: To wait patiently without taking any action. Example: "We decided to sat tight and see if the weather improved before leaving."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She sat quietly in the corner, observing her friends play.

Example 2: After a long day at school, he sat down on the sofa and relaxed.

Example 3: They sat around the campfire, sharing stories and laughter.

Fun Fact

Interestingly, the word "sat" is the past tense of "sit" and has been used in English for many centuries, originating from Old English "sittan," which means "to sit."

Famous Quote

"The only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work." Steve Jobs. (This quote relates to the idea that when you find a great place to "sit" in life, you can feel satisfied.)

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "sat" mean?

a) To jump
b) To lie down
c) To be in a sitting position
d) To stand

Answer: c) To be in a sitting position

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

a) Stood
b) Seated
c) Jumped
d) Danced

Answer: b) Seated

3. What is the opposite of "sat"?

a) Relaxed
b) Seated
c) Stood
d) Laid

Answer: c) Stood

4. Which sentence uses "sat" correctly?

a) She sat quietly during the test.
b) He sat up at night.
c) They are sat in the garden.
d) The dog sat quickly.

Answer: a) She sat quietly during the test.

5. What does "sat on the fence" mean?

a) To sit on something
b) To take a side in an argument
c) To remain undecided
d) To jump over a fence

Answer: c) To remain undecided