Basic Details
Word: Instruction
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Detailed information telling how something should be done, operated, or assembled.
Synonyms: Direction, guidance, command, order
Antonyms: Confusion, disorganization, ignorance
Idioms and Phrases
- Follow to the letter: To follow instructions very precisely. Example: "She followed the instructions to the letter and built the shelf perfectly."
- Under instruction: Acting based on orders or directions. Example: "The employees were under instruction to complete the task by Friday."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Always read the instructions before using any new appliance.
Example 2: The teacher gave clear instructions on how to complete the assignment.
Example 3: Without proper instructions, the task became confusing and time-consuming.
Fun Fact
Did you know that "instruction" comes from the Latin word "instructio," which means to build or teach? It originally referred to preparing someone with knowledge.
Famous Quote
"Instruction ends in the school-room, but education ends only with life." Frederick W. Robertson
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "instruction" mean?
a) A type of building
b) A musical instrument
c) Detailed guidance on doing something
d) A kind of celebration
Answer: c) Detailed guidance on doing something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "instruction"?
a) Confusion
b) Command
c) Ignorance
d) Mistake
Answer: b) Command
3. Which is an antonym of "instruction"?
a) Guidance
b) Confusion
c) Direction
d) Order
Answer: b) Confusion
4. Which sentence uses "instruction" correctly?
a) She instructioned me how to bake a cake.
b) He ignored the instruction and made a mistake.
c) The instruction is walking down the street.
d) They gave instruction to go home earlier yesterday.
Answer: b) He ignored the instruction and made a mistake.
5. What does the idiom "follow to the letter" mean?
a) To memorize every instruction
b) To write instructions by hand
c) To follow instructions precisely
d) To deliver a letter
Answer: c) To follow instructions precisely
