Basic Details
Word: Of
Part of Speech: Preposition
Meaning: Used to show possession, belonging, relation, or origin; also used to indicate what something is made of or about.
Synonyms: From, belonging to, concerning, regarding
Antonyms: Not related to, separate from
Idioms and Phrases
- Of course: Used to show agreement or obviousness. Example: "Of course, you can borrow my book."
- Kind of: Used to express approximation or similarity. Example: "I was kind of tired after the long journey."
- Out of the blue: Happening suddenly and unexpectedly. Example: "He called me out of the blue after many years."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The cover of the book is very attractive.
Example 2: She is a woman of great intelligence.
Example 3: This ring is made of gold.
Fun Fact
The word "of" is one of the most frequently used prepositions in the English language and has been in continuous use since Old English times.
Famous Quote
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt (Note the phrase 'of their dreams').
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What part of speech is 'of'?
a) Noun
b) Verb
c) Preposition
d) Adjective
Answer: c) Preposition
2. Which sentence uses 'of' correctly?
a) He is fond of music.
b) She is going of market.
c) They are playing of football.
d) I am of happy.
Answer: a) He is fond of music.
3. Which of the following can be a synonym of 'of' in some contexts?
a) Belonging to
b) Separate from
c) Against
d) Beside
Answer: a) Belonging to
4. What does the idiom 'out of the blue' mean?
a) Happening slowly
b) Happening suddenly and unexpectedly
c) Happening in the morning
d) Happening with a plan
Answer: b) Happening suddenly and unexpectedly
5. Which of the following is NOT an antonym of 'of'?
a) Not related to
b) Separate from
c) Belonging to
d) Apart from
Answer: c) Belonging to
