Spell Bee Word: troop

Basic Details

Word: Troop

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A group of soldiers or people, often used to refer to a collection of individuals acting together.

Synonyms: Group, band, squad

Antonyms: Individual, single

Idioms and Phrases

1. Marching to the beat of a different drummer: Refers to doing things in one's unique way, rather than following the group. Example: "Though the others in the troop wanted to take the usual route, she was marching to the beat of a different drummer and chose a new path."
2. Lead the charge: To take responsibility and guide others towards an action or goal. Example: "As the oldest in the troop, he decided to lead the charge during the camp activities."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The troop of scouts set off on their adventure in the woods early in the morning.

Example 2: The army troop was praised for their bravery during the mission.

Example 3: A troop of monkeys was seen playing in the trees at the zoo.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "troop" comes from the Old French word "trouppe," which means a company or group? It has been used in English since the 14th century!

Famous Quote

"The force of a troop is in their unity." Anonymous

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "troop" mean?

a) A single soldier
b) A type of weapon
c) A group of soldiers or people
d) A military rank

Answer: c) A group of soldiers or people

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

a) Individual
b) Squad
c) Solo
d) Lone

Answer: b) Squad

3. Which of the following is an antonym of "troop"?

a) Batch
b) Group
c) Team
d) Individual

Answer: d) Individual

4. Which sentence uses "troop" correctly?

a) The troop of fish swam upstream.
b) The troop of explorers climbed the mountain together.
c) The troop ate all the pizza at the party.
d) The troop can speak multiple languages.

Answer: b) The troop of explorers climbed the mountain together.

5. Which idiom means doing things in one's unique way?

a) Lead the charge
b) Marching to the beat of a different drummer
c) Sticking together
d) Marching with the troops

Answer: b) Marching to the beat of a different drummer