Basic Details
Word: Modify
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To change or alter something, usually to improve it or make it more suitable.
Synonyms: Alter, adjust, change, adapt
Antonyms: Preserve, maintain, keep, retain
Idioms and Phrases
- Modify one's stance: To change one's opinion or attitude. Example: "After hearing the evidence, he modified his stance on the issue."
- Modify to suit needs: To make changes based on requirements. Example: "The software was modified to suit the client's needs."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She had to modify her dress to make it fit better.
Example 2: The teacher modified the lesson plan for the students with learning difficulties.
Example 3: We modified the car engine to improve performance.
Fun Fact
The word "modify" comes from the Latin *modificare*, meaning "to limit or measure." It entered Middle English via Old French in the 14th century.
Famous Quote
"The measure of intelligence is the ability to change." Albert Einstein (often associated with the spirit of modifying thoughts or behavior)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "modify" mean?
a) To completely remove something
b) To keep something the same
c) To change or adjust something
d) To forget something
Answer: c) To change or adjust something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "modify"?
a) Maintain
b) Change
c) Keep
d) Ignore
Answer: b) Change
3. Which is an antonym of "modify"?
a) Alter
b) Adjust
c) Maintain
d) Adapt
Answer: c) Maintain
4. Which sentence uses "modify" correctly?
a) He modifies to school every day.
b) The program needs to be modified for beginners.
c) She modify the apple.
d) They are modify books in the shelf.
Answer: b) The program needs to be modified for beginners.
5. What does the phrase "modify one's stance" mean?
a) To physically stand in a new position
b) To quit doing something
c) To change one's opinion
d) To argue more forcefully
Answer: c) To change one's opinion
