Basic Details
Word: Habit
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A regular practice or routine that someone does often, usually without thinking about it.
Synonyms: Custom, practice, routine
Antonyms: Inconsistency, irregularity
Idioms and Phrases
- Old habits die hard: It is difficult to change long-standing behaviours. Example: "Even though she was trying to eat healthier, she found that old habits die hard and still craved junk food."
- Break the habit: To stop doing something that is a regular practice. Example: "He decided to break the habit of procrastination and started his homework earlier."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Brushing your teeth twice a day is a good habit to keep your teeth healthy.
Example 2: Reading every night before bed has become a wonderful habit for me.
Example 3: The habit of exercising regularly can lead to better health and happiness.
Fun Fact
Did you know that it takes about 21 days to form a new habit? This means if you stick to something for three weeks, it may become a part of your daily routine!
Famous Quote
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." Aristotle
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "habit" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A regular practice or routine
c) A noisy event
d) A temporary situation
Answer: b) A regular practice or routine
2. Which of these is a synonym of "habit"?
a) Tradition
b) Custom
c) Break
d) Change
Answer: b) Custom
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "habit"?
a) Routine
b) Inconsistency
c) Custom
d) Practice
Answer: b) Inconsistency
4. Which sentence uses "habit" correctly?
a) She developed a habit of playing outside every day.
b) The habit walked to the park.
c) His favourite habit is chocolate.
d) The habit noticed a change in the weather.
Answer: a) She developed a habit of playing outside every day.
5. Which idiom means something related to "habit"?
a) Break the habit
b) Jumping the gun
c) Bite the bullet
d) Barking up the wrong tree
Answer: a) Break the habit
