Basic Details
Word: Junction
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A place where two or more things meet or cross each other, especially roads or paths.
Synonyms: Intersection, crossing, convergence
Antonyms: Separation, division
Idioms and Phrases
- At the junction of: When someone is faced with a choice or decision. Example: "She found herself at the junction of two career paths, unsure which way to go."
- Junction point: A critical moment or place where decisions are made. Example: "The meeting became a junction point for new ideas and plans for the project."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The map showed a confusing junction where five roads intersected together.
Example 2: When we reached the junction, we decided to take the left turn towards the park.
Example 3: The railway junction allows trains from different directions to connect and share tracks.
Fun Fact
The word "junction" comes from the Latin word "junctio," which means "to join". It was used in English in the mid-16th century, emphasising the idea of merging paths.
Famous Quote
"Life is a series of choices, and every choice is a junction that shapes our journey." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "junction" mean?
a) A single path
b) A place where two or more things meet
c) An empty space
d) A type of building
Answer: b) A place where two or more things meet
2. Which of these is a synonym of "junction"?
a) Desert
b) Crossing
c) Ocean
d) Tree
Answer: b) Crossing
3. What is an antonym of "junction"?
a) Connection
b) Division
c) Meeting
d) Collage
Answer: b) Division
4. Which sentence uses "junction" correctly?
a) She sang at the junction of the concert.
b) They stopped at the junction to buy some snacks.
c) The junction painted a beautiful picture.
d) The junction went swimming in the lake.
Answer: b) They stopped at the junction to buy some snacks.
5. Which idiom refers to a decision-making moment related to "junction"?
a) At the junction of
b) Under the weather
c) Break the ice
d) In hot water
Answer: a) At the junction of
