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Open Adjective, Verb Opportunity Noun

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Length	Common Words	Scrabble Point Value Avg
4 Letters	OPEN	4 - 8 pts

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The letter OP is a consonant in the English alphabet. It is used to form the structure of syllables alongside vowels.

Some common words starting with OP include Open, Opportunity. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

There are many long words starting with OP, often found in scientific or medical terminology. Exploring our OP-words by length list above can help you find high-value words for word games.

Yes, there are usually valid two-letter words starting with OP that are accepted in Scrabble. These short words are incredibly useful for clearing your rack and scoring parallel points.

In American English, the letter OP is pronounced with its distinct alphabetical sound. However, its pronunciation can change slightly depending on its position in a word and the letters surrounding it.

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1. What does the idiom 'window of opportunity' mean?

A glass door in an office A brief interval of time during which an opportunity exists A chance to look out a window A missed opportunity

2. Which of the following is a common collocation with 'opportunity'?

Opportunity weather Equal opportunity Opportunity metal Opportunity speed

3. Which of the following is the correct way to make an electrical device work?

Open the TV Open the light Turn on the computer Open the radio

4. Which word is an antonym for 'opportunity'?

Chance Prospect Setback Opening

5. What part of speech is the word 'opportunity'?

Verb Adjective Noun Adverb

6. What is the origin of the word 'opportunity'?

Greek 'optikon' (vision) Latin 'opportunus' (toward the port) French 'opportun' (timely) Old English 'opnung' (opening)

7. How is the word 'open' pronounced in American English?

AH-pen (short a) oh-PEN (stress second syllable) OH-pen (long o, stress first syllable) OO-pen

8. How is the word 'opportunity' pronounced in American English?

ah-POR-too-nuh-tee ah-per-TOO-nuh-tee ah-per-too-NUH-tee OP-er-too-nuh-tee

9. What does the phrase 'open mind' mean?

A brain that is visible A willingness to consider new ideas A door that leads to the brain A person who talks too much

10. Which sentence is grammatically correct regarding the verb 'open'?

Open me the door. Open the door to me. Open the door for me. Open me to the door.

11. What is the correct preposition: 'I want to be open ___ you about my past.'

to with for on

12. What part(s) of speech can the word 'open' be?

Noun only Verb only Adjective and Verb Adverb and Adjective

13. What does it mean to 'open up' to someone?

To physically open a door for them To start a business with them To talk freely about your feelings To argue with them

14. What does the phrase 'seize the opportunity' mean?

To ignore a chance To wait for a better chance To act quickly to take advantage of a chance To create a problem

15. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

I have many opportunity. He missed an opportunity to buying a house. This is a great opportunity for me. She has an opportunity of studying.

16. Which sentence uses 'opportunity' correctly?

I have an opportunity for working. I have an opportunity to work. I have an opportunity of working. I have an opportunity working.

17. What is the difference between 'opportunity' and 'chance'?

They mean exactly the same thing. Opportunity implies randomness; chance implies a favorable circumstance. Opportunity implies a favorable circumstance to be acted upon; chance often implies randomness or risk. Opportunity is only for jobs; chance is for weather.

18. Which sentence uses 'open' correctly to describe a state?

The store is opened. The store is open. The store is opening. The store opens.

19. Which of the following is a common collocation with 'open'?

Open weather Open hours Open metal Open gravity

20. Which word is an antonym for 'open' when used as an adjective?

Unclosed Accessible Shut Receptive