Spell Bee Word: shop

Basic Details

Word: Shop

Part of Speech: Noun / Verb

Meaning: Noun: A place where goods are sold to the public.
Verb: To visit stores to buy things.

Synonyms: Store, boutique, market, purchase

Antonyms: Sell, discard, waste

Idioms and Phrases

1. Shop around: To compare prices or quality before buying. Example: "I like to shop around before choosing a new laptop."
2. Brick-and-mortar shop: A physical store, not online. Example: "Despite online stores, many customers still prefer brick-and-mortar shops."

Usage Examples

Example 1: I went to the shop to buy some fresh vegetables.

Example 2: She loves to shop for clothes during the weekend.

Example 3: The bakery is a small shop that sells homemade bread.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "shop" comes from the Old English word "sceoppa," meaning a booth or stall? It has been used for centuries to describe places of trade.

Famous Quote

"Shopping is really just a matter of mathematics." - Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "shop" mean as a noun?

a) A place where goods are sold
b) A type of fruit
c) A type of clothing
d) A kind of animal

Answer: a) A place where goods are sold

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

a) Store
b) Discard
c) Ignore
d) Waste

Answer: a) Store

3. Which is an antonym of "shop"?

a) Buy
b) Sell
c) Market
d) Purchase

Answer: b) Sell

4. Which sentence uses "shop" correctly?

a) She went to the shop to buy some bread.
b) He shops the idea quickly.
c) They shoping the football.
d) Shop is walking down the street.

Answer: a) She went to the shop to buy some bread.

5. What does the idiom "shop around" mean?

a) To sell goods quickly
b) To compare prices before buying
c) To clean a shop
d) To decorate a shop

Answer: b) To compare prices before buying