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Basic Details

Word: Onus

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The responsibility or duty for something.

Synonyms: Burden, duty, responsibility

Antonyms: Relief, exemption

Idioms and Phrases

1. Onus is on: Used to indicate that someone has the responsibility to take action. Example: "The onus is on you to complete your assignments on time."
2. Pass the onus: To shift the responsibility to someone else. Example: "He tried to pass the onus for the mistake to his teammate."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The onus of making the final decision lies with the manager.

Example 2: As a student, the onus is on you to prepare for the upcoming exam.

Example 3: The onus of planning the event fell on the committee members.

Fun Fact

The word "onus" comes from Latin, where it means "burden" or "load." It was borrowed into English in the 14th century and is often used in contexts involving responsibility or duty.

Famous Quote

"The onus is upon us to make good decisions and be good citizens." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "onus" mean?

a) A type of vehicle
b) Responsibility or duty
c) A musical instrument
d) A place to live

Answer: b) Responsibility or duty

2. Which of these is a synonym of "onus"?

a) Joy
b) Burden
c) Freedom
d) Party

Answer: b) Burden

3. What is the opposite of "onus"?

a) Burden
b) Relief
c) Duty
d) Work

Answer: b) Relief

4. Which sentence uses "onus" correctly?

a) The onus is on the teacher to teach us.
b) I saw the onus at the zoo.
c) The onus is dancing beautifully.
d) We passed the onus to our friends.

Answer: a) The onus is on the teacher to teach us.

5. Which idiom means that someone has the responsibility for something?

a) Pass the onus
b) Onus is on
c) Break the ice
d) Jump through hoops

Answer: b) Onus is on