Spell Bee Word: whatever

Basic Details

Word: Whatever

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Meaning: Used to refer to anything; any thing at all.

Synonyms: Any, anything, whatsoever

Antonyms: Nothing, none

Idioms and Phrases

1. Whatever floats your boat: Used to say that someone should do whatever makes them happy. Example: "I prefer to read books, but whatever floats your boat!"
2. Whatever the case may be: Used when referring to a situation where things might not be certain. Example: "We will meet on Saturday, whatever the case may be."

Usage Examples

Example 1: You can choose whatever toppings you like for your pizza.

Example 2: She said she would wear whatever dress she finds first in her wardrobe.

Example 3: We can go to the park or the cinema; whatever you prefer is fine with me.

Fun Fact

The word "whatever" comes from the Old English word "hwt," which means "what." It has evolved over time to express indifference or to indicate any choice.

Famous Quote

"Whatever you are, be a good one." - Abraham Lincoln

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "whatever" mean?

a) Something specific
b) Used to refer to anything
c) A type of vehicle
d) A kind of food

Answer: b) Used to refer to anything

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

a) Some
b) Any
c) All
d) Many

Answer: b) Any

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

a) Every
b) Nothing
c) Many
d) Some

Answer: b) Nothing

4. Which sentence uses "whatever" correctly?

a) She will do whatever she loves.
b) He has whatever ideas to share.
c) Whatever are you thinking about?
d) Whatever is a fruit.

Answer: a) She will do whatever she loves.

5. Which idiom suggests doing what makes you happy?

a) Whatever the case may be
b) Whatever floats your boat
c) Whatever happens, happens
d) Whatever goes around, comes around

Answer: b) Whatever floats your boat