Basic Details
Word: Obvious
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Easy to see or understand; clear and unmistakable.
Synonyms: Clear, apparent, evident, manifest
Antonyms: Unclear, ambiguous, hidden
Idioms and Phrases
- Obvious choice: Referring to an option that is clearly the best or most suitable. Example: "When deciding on a leader, Sarah was the obvious choice due to her experience."
- Its as obvious as the nose on your face: Used to describe something that is very easy to see or recognise. Example: "The solution to the puzzle is as obvious as the nose on your face; just look closely!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: It was obvious that Lucy was excited about her birthday party, as she couldn't stop smiling.
Example 2: The instructions were obvious, making it easy for everyone to follow along.
Example 3: After reviewing the evidence, it became obvious that he was telling the truth.
Fun Fact
The word "obvious" comes from the Latin word "obvius," which means "in the way" or "open to view." It has been used in English since the 16th century!
Famous Quote
"Sometimes the most obvious answer is the real one." Agatha Christie
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "obvious" mean?
a) Difficult to understand
b) Easy to see or understand
c) Hidden from view
d) Confusing
Answer: b) Easy to see or understand
2. Which of these is a synonym of "obvious"?
a) Hidden
b) Clear
c) Confusing
d) Ambiguous
Answer: b) Clear
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "obvious"?
a) Evident
b) Apparent
c) Unclear
d) Manifest
Answer: c) Unclear
4. Which sentence uses "obvious" correctly?
a) The answer to the question was obvious to everyone in the room.
b) The cake was obvious and chocolate-flavoured.
c) It was obvious that the cat ran fastly.
d) The weather was obvious cloudy all day.
Answer: a) The answer to the question was obvious to everyone in the room.
5. Which idiom means the same as "obvious"?
a) Its as obvious as the nose on your face
b) A horse of a different colour
c) Jumping to conclusions
d) On cloud nine
Answer: a) Its as obvious as the nose on your face
