Basic Details
Word: Kit
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A set of items or equipment needed for a specific purpose.
Synonyms: Set, collection, pack
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Start from scratch: To begin something without any prepared materials or prior work. Example: "I had to start from scratch when my kit was lost."
- To have all the right tools in one's kit: To be fully prepared and equipped to handle a task. Example: "With her education and experience, she has all the right tools in her kit to succeed in this job."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The camping kit included a tent, sleeping bags, and cooking equipment for our weekend trip.
Example 2: He opened the art kit and started painting a beautiful landscape on the canvas.
Example 3: The first aid kit is essential to have on hand during any outdoor adventure to treat minor injuries.
Fun Fact
The word "kit" comes from the Old English term "cyta," which means a small container or a set of tools. Kits have been used for various purposes, from sewing to hiking, for hundreds of years!
Famous Quote
"Success is where preparation and opportunity meet." Bobby Unseld
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "kit" mean?
a) A type of food
b) A collection of items for a specific purpose
c) A type of animal
d) A piece of clothing
Answer: b) A collection of items for a specific purpose
2. Which of these is a synonym of "kit"?
a) Set
b) Vehicle
c) Food
d) Toy
Answer: a) Set
3. What is the opposite of "kit"?
a) N/A
b) Task
c) Area
d) Method
Answer: a) N/A
4. Which sentence uses "kit" correctly?
a) The kit was singing a pretty song.
b) She made a lovely dinner from her cooking kit.
c) The kit ran very fast.
d) The kit jumped over the moon.
Answer: b) She made a lovely dinner from her cooking kit.
5. Which idiom refers to being fully prepared?
a) Start from scratch
b) To have all the right tools in one's kit
c) A stitch in time saves nine
d) Burn the midnight oil
Answer: b) To have all the right tools in one's kit
