Word: Begin
Part of Speech: Verb
Verb: To start or commence something; to initiate an action, process, or journey.
Synonyms: Start, commence, initiate, launch, embark
Antonyms: End, finish, stop, conclude, cease
Example 1: Let's begin the meeting with a quick update from each team.
Example 2: He began learning French during the summer break.
Example 3: The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. sharp.
The word "begin" originates from the Old English word beginnan, which means to undertake or to start to do. It has been in use since before the 12th century.
"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." Walt Disney
1. What does the verb "begin" mean?
a) To stop suddenly
b) To continue without change
c) To start or commence
d) To end a conversation
Answer: c) To start or commence
2. Which of the following is a correct use of "begin"?
a) The story begin yesterday.
b) He will begin his homework soon.
c) They begins their walk now.
d) Begined the race already.
Answer: b) He will begin his homework soon.
3. What is a synonym of "begin"?
a) Cease
b) Finish
c) Initiate
d) Abandon
Answer: c) Initiate
4. What does the idiom "begin from scratch" mean?
a) Start with great wealth
b) Start over from the middle
c) Start with no prior help or resources
d) Start something carelessly
Answer: c) Start with no prior help or resources
5. Which of the following is an antonym of "begin"?
a) Commence
b) Finish
c) Start
d) Embark
Answer: b) Finish
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