Basic Details
Word: Apprentice
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person who learns a job or skill by working with someone who is experienced in that field.
Synonyms: Trainee, novice, learner
Antonyms: Expert, master
Idioms and Phrases
- Learning the ropes: Refers to gaining the skills needed to do a job properly. Example: "As an apprentice, he is learning the ropes of carpentry every day."
- Follow in someone's footsteps: To do something in the same way that someone else has done, often an elder or a role model. Example: "She hopes to follow in her father's footsteps and become a skilled chef."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The apprentice worked diligently under the guidance of the master carpenter to improve his skills.
Example 2: At the bakery, the young apprentice learned how to make delicious cakes and pastries.
Example 3: After a year of being an apprentice, she felt confident enough to start her own business.
Fun Fact
In medieval times, apprenticeships could last for several years, and apprentices often lived with their masters to learn both the trade and life skills.
Famous Quote
"You cant become a master in your craft without first being an apprentice." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "apprentice" mean?
a) A teacher
b) A skilled worker
c) A person learning a trade
d) A customer
Answer: c) A person learning a trade
2. Which of these is a synonym of "apprentice"?
a) Master
b) Trainee
c) Professional
d) Specialist
Answer: b) Trainee
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "apprentice"?
a) Learner
b) Novice
c) Expert
d) Intern
Answer: c) Expert
4. Which sentence uses "apprentice" correctly?
a) The apprentice fixed the car all by himself.
b) The apprentice danced at the concert.
c) The apprentice enjoyed studying in the library.
d) The apprentice painted a picture.
Answer: a) The apprentice fixed the car all by himself.
5. Which idiom means to learn skills in a job?
a) Learning the ropes
b) Follow in someone's footsteps
c) A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
d) The early bird catches the worm
Answer: a) Learning the ropes
