Basic Details
Word: Obstruction
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Something that prevents or hinders movement or progress.
Synonyms: Blockage, hindrance, barrier
Antonyms: Assistance, aid, help
Idioms and Phrases
- In the way: Describes something that is blocking or hindering progress. Example: "There were too many cars in the way, making it hard for the emergency vehicles to pass."
- Put a spanner in the works: To disrupt or cause difficulties in plans. Example: "The unexpected rain put a spanner in the works for our picnic.
Usage Examples
Example 1: The fallen tree created an obstruction on the road, preventing cars from passing.
Example 2: In the library, loud conversations became an obstruction to those trying to study quietly.
Example 3: The builders worked hard to remove any obstruction that might delay the construction of the new school.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "obstruction" comes from the Latin word obstructio, which means "to build against"? This reflects how something can block or stop progress.
Famous Quote
"Success is not the absence of obstacles, but the ability to overcome them." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "obstruction" mean?
a) A type of game
b) Something that blocks progress
c) A kind of food
d) A type of clothing
Answer: b) Something that blocks progress
2. Which of these is a synonym of "obstruction"?
a) Aid
b) Barrier
c) Help
d) Support
Answer: b) Barrier
3. Which sentence uses "obstruction" correctly?
a) The obstruction sang beautifully at the concert.
b) The obstruction was a giant wall that blocked our view.
c) The obstruction made a delicious cake.
d) The obstruction swiftly ran through the forest.
Answer: b) The obstruction was a giant wall that blocked our view.
4. Which idiom means the same as "obstruction"?
a) Put a spanner in the works
b) In the way
c) Over the moon
d) A piece of cake
Answer: b) In the way
5. What is the opposite of "obstruction"?
a) Difficulty
b) Blockage
c) Assistance
d) Hindrance
Answer: c) Assistance
