Spell Bee Word: who

Basic Details

Word: Why

Part of Speech: Adverb

Meaning: Used to ask or talk about the reason or purpose for something.

Synonyms: How come, for what reason, for what cause

Antonyms: Therefore, hence (used in contrast when giving reasons instead of asking)

Idioms and Phrases

1. Why on earth: Used to emphasize surprise or disbelief. Example: "Why on earth would you say something like that?"
2. For why: An informal or old-fashioned way of asking for a reason. Example: "He left, and no one knows for why."

Usage Examples

Example 1: Why are you late to class today?

Example 2: I don't understand why she's upset.

Example 3: He asked why they had canceled the trip.

Fun Fact

The word "why" comes from Old English *hw*, a form of *hwt* meaning "what." It has been used for centuries to express curiosity, reasoning, and questioning.

Famous Quote

"He who has a why to live can bear almost any how." Friedrich Nietzsche

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "why" mean?

a) A place
b) A question about time
c) A question about reason or purpose
d) A type of person

Answer: c) A question about reason or purpose

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

a) When
b) How come
c) Because
d) Where

Answer: b) How come

3. Which of the following is an idiom with "why"?

a) Why go there?
b) Why on earth
c) Why not
d) Why be sad

Answer: b) Why on earth

4. Which sentence uses "why" correctly?

a) Why you are late?
b) He knows why.
c) Why is he happy the?
d) The why is important.

Answer: b) He knows why.

5. What does the idiom "Why on earth" express?

a) Happiness
b) Surprise or disbelief
c) Sadness
d) Joy

Answer: b) Surprise or disbelief