Basic Details
Word: Group
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A collection of people or things that are together or share something in common.
Synonyms: Team, bunch, collection
Antonyms: Individual, single, alone
Idioms and Phrases
- Birds of a feather flock together: This means that people who have similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other. Example: "All the musicians at the festival were friends; its true that birds of a feather flock together."
- The whole nine yards: This means to do something completely or to its fullest extent. Example: "For her birthday party, she went the whole nine yards and invited a large group of friends."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The group of students worked together to complete their science project on time.
Example 2: At the park, a group of children played games while their parents watched from a distance.
Example 3: We formed a group to clean up the beach and protect the environment.
Fun Fact
The word "group" comes from the Old French word "groupe," which means a "cluster" or "bunch." It has been used in English since the 15th century, and it can refer to anything from a little gathering to a large collection of objects.
Famous Quote
"Unity is strength... when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved." Mattie Stepanek
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "group" mean?
a) A single item
b) A collection of people or things
c) A type of animal
d) A place
Answer: b) A collection of people or things
2. Which of these is a synonym of "group"?
a) Team
b) House
c) Person
d) Plant
Answer: a) Team
3. Which sentence uses "group" correctly?
a) The group of animals danced in the forest.
b) The group of flowers sang a song.
c) The group of friends ate pizza together.
d) The group of rocks played football.
Answer: c) The group of friends ate pizza together.
4. Which idiom means people with similar characteristics associate together?
a) The whole nine yards
b) Birds of a feather flock together
c) In one ear and out the other
d) Break a leg
Answer: b) Birds of a feather flock together
5. What is the opposite of "group"?
a) Team
b) Single
c) Bunch
d) Collection
Answer: b) Single
