Spire

What is the primary meaning of the word 'spire'?

• A tall, pointed structure on a building

• A type of bird

• A musical instrument

• A type of tree

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'spire' correctly?

• The spire of the church was visible from miles away.

• The spire sang beautifully in the morning.

• He played a tune on his spire.

• The spire was planted in the garden.

Identify the part of speech for the word 'spire' in the sentence: 'The spire of the cathedral was magnificent.'

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Choose the synonym for 'spire'.

• Steeple

• River

• Mountain

• Valley

In literature, what does a 'spire' often symbolize?

• Hope and aspiration

• Despair

• Confusion

• Anger

Which of the following words is an antonym of 'spire'?

• Base

• Peak

• Summit

• Apex

Fill in the blank: The architect designed a new ______ for the city's tallest building.

• spire

• floor

• door

• window

What is the origin of the word 'spire'?

• Latin

• Greek

• French

• German

Which of the following is a correct plural form of 'spire'?

• Spires

• Spirees

• Spire

• Spiros

In which of the following sentences is 'spire' used as a metaphor?

• Her ambitions reached the spire of success.

• The spire was struck by lightning.

• The spire was painted gold.

• The spire was under construction.