Basic Details
Word: Example
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A specific case or instance that is representative of a general pattern or used to illustrate a point.
Synonyms: Illustration, instance, case, model
Antonyms: Counterexample, contradiction, anomaly
Idioms and Phrases
- Set an example: To behave in a way that others should copy. Example: "Teachers must set a good example for their students."
- For example: Used to introduce something chosen as a typical case. Example: "You should eat more fruits, for example, apples and bananas."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She gave an example to explain the difficult math concept clearly.
Example 2: Mahatma Gandhi is a great example of a peaceful leader.
Example 3: The teacher used real-life examples to help students understand the topic better.
Fun Fact
The word "example" comes from the Latin word "exemplum," which means "a pattern or model." It has been used in English since the 14th century.
Famous Quote
"Setting an example is not the main means of influencing another, it is the only means." Albert Einstein
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "example" mean?
a) A kind of fruit
b) A method of cooking
c) A case or instance that illustrates something
d) A game
Answer: c) A case or instance that illustrates something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "example"?
a) Contradiction
b) Model
c) Confusion
d) Problem
Answer: b) Model
3. Which is an antonym of "example"?
a) Illustration
b) Instance
c) Anomaly
d) Pattern
Answer: c) Anomaly
4. Which sentence uses "example" correctly?
a) She bought an example for dinner.
b) He gave a great example to support his argument.
c) The example flew across the sky.
d) I wore an example on my feet.
Answer: b) He gave a great example to support his argument.
5. What does the phrase "set an example" mean?
a) To build something new
b) To teach through reading
c) To act in a way others can follow
d) To copy someone
Answer: c) To act in a way others can follow
