Basic Details
Word: Jumble
Part of Speech: Verb / Noun
Meaning: To mix things up in a confused or messy way; a mixture of things.
Synonyms: Mix, muddle, scramble
Antonyms: Organise, arrange, sort
Idioms and Phrases
- Jumble sale: A sale of various items, often used to raise money for a cause. Example: "We organized a jumble sale at school to raise funds for charity."
- In a jumble: In a confused or disorganized state. Example: "Her notes were in a jumble after the storm blew through her room."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children loved to jumble the puzzle pieces, making it difficult for their parents to put it back together.
Example 2: After the party, the toys were left in a jumble all over the living room floor.
Example 3: The writer's thoughts were in a jumble, making it hard for him to focus on the story he wanted to tell.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "jumble" comes from the Middle English word "jumblen," which means to confuse or mix together? It has been used for centuries to describe messy combinations of things.
Famous Quote
"In a world full of chaos and jumble, let your mind be a sanctuary of order." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "jumble" mean?
a) To arrange neatly
b) To mix things up
c) To place in order
d) To count accurately
Answer: b) To mix things up
2. Which of these is a synonym of "jumble"?
a) Order
b) Scramble
c) Sort
d) Arrange
Answer: b) Scramble
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "jumble"?
a) Mix
b) Organise
c) Muddle
d) Confuse
Answer: b) Organise
4. Which sentence uses "jumble" correctly?
a) The chef began to jumble the vegetables before putting them in the pot.
b) The jumble was floating in the sky.
c) She decided to jumble her clothes by sorting them.
d) The jumble was the fastest car in the race.
Answer: a) The chef began to jumble the vegetables before putting them in the pot.
5. Which of the following phrases means the same as "jumble"?
a) In a jumble
b) Straighten up
c) A clean slate
d) Sorted out
Answer: a) In a jumble
