Spell Bee Word: spot

Basic Details

Word: Spot

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Meaning: A small mark, stain, or place; to see or find something.

Synonyms: Mark, dot, place, notice, identify

Antonyms: Hide, overlook

Idioms and Phrases

1. Spot on: Exactly correct. Example: "Her answer to the riddle was spot on!"
2. Spotted dick: A traditional British pudding. Example: "They served spotted dick with custard at the school lunch."

Usage Examples

Example 1: There was a bright red spot on the white wall where the paint had chipped off.

Example 2: I need to spot the difference between these two pictures for my art assignment.

Example 3: The teacher asked us to spot the mistakes in our homework before handing it in.

Fun Fact

The word "spot" comes from the Old English word "sppetta," which means a small mark or stain. It has been used in English since the early 15th century.

Famous Quote

"I never asked for success. I worked for it." Este Lauder, who spotted her opportunity and took it.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

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

a) A type of animal
b) A small mark or place
c) A musical genre
d) A building

Answer: b) A small mark or place

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

a) Light
b) Mark
c) Road
d) Sky

Answer: b) Mark

3. Which of these is an antonym of "spot"?

a) Notice
b) Identify
c) Hide
d) Recognise

Answer: c) Hide

4. Which sentence uses "spot" correctly?

a) I spotted a bird in the tree.
b) The spot was too big to hide.
c) She drew a spot on the paper.
d) All of the above.

Answer: d) All of the above.

5. What does "spot on" mean?

a) In a different location
b) Exactly correct
c) A type of game
d) To find something

Answer: b) Exactly correct