Basic Details
Word: Drop
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To let something fall down or to fall suddenly.
Synonyms: Fall, let go, release
Antonyms: Pick up, raise, lift
Idioms and Phrases
- Drop the ball: To make a mistake or fail to fulfil a responsibility. Example: "He really dropped the ball by forgetting her birthday."
- Drop in the bucket: Something that is insignificant compared to the whole. Example: "The donation was just a drop in the bucket compared to the project's total cost."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Be careful not to drop the fragile vase when you are carrying it.
Example 2: She decided to drop the heavy bag on the ground to rest her arms.
Example 3: He watched the leaves drop from the tree as autumn approached.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "drop" comes from the Old English word "dropa," which means a small quantity of liquid? It has been used for centuries to describe falling objects!
Famous Quote
"Every strike brings me closer to the next home run." Babe Ruth. This quote relates to 'drop' because making mistakes (dropping the ball) is part of learning and improving.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "drop" mean?
a) To keep something in your hand
b) To let something fall
c) To throw something away
d) To push something up
Answer: b) To let something fall
2. Which of these is a synonym of "drop"?
a) Hold
b) Fall
c) Pick up
d) Keep
Answer: b) Fall
3. Which sentence uses "drop" correctly?
a) She will drop the pencil on the floor.
b) They drop the car to the garage every night.
c) He couldnt drop his ice cream before he finished it.
d) She can drop her toys when she is playing.
Answer: a) She will drop the pencil on the floor.
4. Which idiom means to make a mistake?
a) Drop the ball
b) Drop in the bucket
c) Drop it like it's hot
d) Drop dead
Answer: a) Drop the ball
5. What is the opposite of "drop"?
a) Let fall
b) N/A
c) Pick up
d) Release
Answer: c) Pick up
