Basic Details
Word: No
Part of Speech: Adverb / Noun / Exclamation
Meaning: Used to express a negative response, denial, refusal, or disagreement.
Synonyms: Negative, refusal, denial, rejection
Antonyms: Yes, agreement, acceptance, affirmation
Idioms and Phrases
- No two ways about it: Something that is certain or definite. Example: "There's no two ways about it, we need to finish the project today."
- No pain, no gain: Hard work and effort are necessary to achieve success. Example: "She exercises every day because she believes in the saying, no pain, no gain."
- No-brainer: Something that is very easy to decide. Example: "Choosing between free food and paying for lunch was a no-brainer."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She said no when asked if she wanted to join the trip.
Example 2: There was no chance of winning without proper practice.
Example 3: He gave a firm no when offered something unhealthy to eat.
Fun Fact
The word "no" is one of the most universally recognized words across languages and cultures, often among the first words children learn to use.
Famous Quote
"Half of the troubles of this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough." - Josh Billings
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "no" usually mean?
a) Agreement
b) Affirmation
c) Denial or refusal
d) Acceptance
Answer: c) Denial or refusal
2. Which of these is a synonym of "no"?
a) Acceptance
b) Rejection
c) Yes
d) Agreement
Answer: b) Rejection
3. Which is an antonym of "no"?
a) Denial
b) Refusal
c) Yes
d) Negative
Answer: c) Yes
4. Which sentence uses "no" correctly?
a) She gave a no when asked to join the dance.
b) He noed the offer politely.
c) The no is walking to school.
d) They no football every day.
Answer: a) She gave a no when asked to join the dance.
5. What does the idiom "no pain, no gain" mean?
a) Success comes without effort
b) Hard work is necessary to achieve success
c) Pain should always be avoided
d) Success depends on luck
Answer: b) Hard work is necessary to achieve success
