Basic Details
Word: Assume
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To think something is true without proof or evidence.
Synonyms: Presume, suppose, take for granted
Antonyms: Doubt, question
Idioms and Phrases
- Assume the worst: To think that something bad has happened without having direct proof. Example: "When she didn't call, I began to assume the worst about where she might be."
- Assume control: To take charge of a situation. Example: "When the manager stepped out, Sarah had to assume control of the meeting."
Usage Examples
Example 1: It is not right to assume that everyone knows the instructions without explaining them first.
Example 2: She assumed he would be on time for the meeting, but he was late.
Example 3: I sometimes assume things about my friends that are not true, leading to misunderstandings.
Fun Fact
The word "assume" comes from the Latin word "assumere," which means "to take to oneself." This origin reflects the idea of taking on a belief or idea without verification.
Famous Quote
"When you assume, you make an ass out of you and me." Abraham Lincoln
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "assume" mean?
a) To know the truth
b) To think something is true without proof
c) To prove something wrong
d) To ask for information
Answer: b) To think something is true without proof
2. Which of these is a synonym of "assume"?
a) Confirm
b) Presume
c) Reject
d) Doubt
Answer: b) Presume
3. Which word is the opposite of "assume"?
a) Believe
b) Accept
c) Doubt
d) Expect
Answer: c) Doubt
4. Which sentence uses "assume" correctly?
a) She will assume the bus leaves at five.
b) I assume he arrived at the party before us.
c) They assume their homework is due next week.
d) I assume the cake tastes bad.
Answer: b) I assume he arrived at the party before us.
5. What does the idiom "assume the worst" mean?
a) To expect something good
b) To think something bad has happened
c) To misunderstand the situation
d) To take control of a meeting
Answer: b) To think something bad has happened
