Basic Details
Word: Article
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A piece of writing included in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication; or a particular item or object.
Synonyms: Item, piece, write-up, report, essay
Antonyms: Silence, whole, speech (in context), book (in contrast to a short article)
Idioms and Phrases
- A leading article: The main editorial piece in a newspaper. Example: "The leading article criticized the government's recent policies."
- An article of faith: A strongly held belief. Example: "It was an article of faith among them that honesty always pays."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She wrote an article on climate change for the school magazine.
Example 2: Each article in the store was marked with a discount sticker.
Example 3: I read an interesting article about space exploration in the Sunday newspaper.
Fun Fact
The word "article" comes from the Latin word articulus, meaning "a small joint" or "division," which is why it can refer to both a written piece and a singular item.
Famous Quote
"A good newspaper, I suppose, is a nation talking to itself in articles." Arthur Miller
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "article" commonly refer to?
a) A musical instrument
b) A piece of writing or item
c) A type of tree
d) A cooking method
Answer: b) A piece of writing or item
2. Which of the following is a synonym of "article"?
a) Silence
b) Tree
c) Report
d) Darkness
Answer: c) Report
3. What is an antonym of "article" in the context of writing?
a) Essay
b) Book
c) Write-up
d) Report
Answer: b) Book
4. Which sentence uses "article" correctly?
a) The article danced in the street.
b) She read an article about wildlife conservation.
c) He articles his dog every morning.
d) Article is playing football today.
Answer: b) She read an article about wildlife conservation.
5. What does the phrase "an article of faith" mean?
a) A religious document
b) A small item
c) A strong belief
d) A newspaper piece
Answer: c) A strong belief
