Basic Details
Word: Fall
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To drop down from a higher place to a lower one, often suddenly or unexpectedly.
Synonyms: Descend, drop, tumble
Antonyms: Rise, ascend, elevate
Idioms and Phrases
- Fall on deaf ears: When someone does not listen or heed advice or warnings. Example: "His warnings about studying fell on deaf ears; she still didn't prepare for the exam."
- Fall from grace: To lose respect or status that one once had. Example: "The celebrity fell from grace after the scandal was revealed."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Be careful not to fall off your bike when you make sharp turns.
Example 2: During autumn, the leaves fall from the trees, creating a beautiful landscape.
Example 3: If you don't watch your step, you might fall and hurt yourself on the wet floor.
Fun Fact
Did you know that "fall" is also used to describe the season known as autumn in American English? It's a time when leaves change colour and fall from trees.
Famous Quote
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Nelson Mandela
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "fall" mean?
a) To rise high
b) To drop down
c) To run fast
d) To jump up
Answer: b) To drop down
2. Which of these is a synonym of "fall"?
a) Ascend
b) Tumble
c) Climb
d) Fly
Answer: b) Tumble
3. Which sentence uses "fall" correctly?
a) He decided to fall for a tree.
b) I want to fall during my lessons.
c) If you run too fast, you might fall.
d) She can fall up the stairs.
Answer: c) If you run too fast, you might fall.
4. Which idiom refers to someone not listening to advice?
a) Fall on deaf ears
b) Fall from grace
c) Fall into place
d) Fall flat
Answer: a) Fall on deaf ears
5. What is the opposite of "fall"?
a) Descend
b) Drop
c) Ascend
d) Collapse
Answer: c) Ascend
