Basic Details
Word: Great
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average; excellent or remarkable in quality or character.
Synonyms: Excellent, wonderful, outstanding, remarkable
Antonyms: Poor, ordinary, mediocre, insignificant
Idioms and Phrases
- Great minds think alike: Used when two people have the same idea. Example: "You brought pizza too? Great minds think alike!"
- The great outdoors: Refers to nature or the countryside. Example: "We're planning a camping trip to enjoy the great outdoors."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She did a great job organizing the event.
Example 2: The movie was so great that I watched it twice.
Example 3: He has a great sense of humor that everyone enjoys.
Fun Fact
The word "great" comes from Old English "grat," meaning coarse or thick, but it evolved over time to mean distinguished, big, or excellent.
Famous Quote
"Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them." William Shakespeare
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "great" mean?
a) Small in size
b) Of excellent quality
c) Just okay
d) Poor in value
Answer: b) Of excellent quality
2. Which of these is a synonym of "great"?
a) Mediocre
b) Poor
c) Outstanding
d) Average
Answer: c) Outstanding
3. Which is an antonym of "great"?
a) Excellent
b) Poor
c) Remarkable
d) Impressive
Answer: b) Poor
4. Which sentence uses "great" correctly?
a) The weather is great for a picnic.
b) He has a great of pencils in his bag.
c) I great my dinner last night.
d) She is a great in cooking.
Answer: a) The weather is great for a picnic.
5. What does the idiom "great minds think alike" mean?
a) All intelligent people are friends
b) Smart people never argue
c) People with good ideas often think the same way
d) Only great people have minds
Answer: c) People with good ideas often think the same way
