What does original mean?
Word: Original
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Original means existing first, before any copies or changes. It also describes an idea that is new and not copied from anyone.
Synonyms: genuine, authentic, first
Antonyms: copied
How do you spell original?
Syllables: o - rig - i - nal
Tricky part: There is no o after the g. Children who say it quickly often write origional.
Watch out for: origional, orriginal
Memory tip: Region has an o after its g, but original has none: it runs straight from g to i.
Original in a sentence
Example 1: This is the original painting, not a print.
Example 2: Noah came up with an original idea for the science fair.
Example 3: The original house was built in 1920 and extended later.
Fun Fact
The original Mona Lisa hangs in the Louvre museum in Paris, behind thick protective glass.
Practise the CREST Way
Word Makeup
Choose the suffix that completes the word:
origin____
a) le
b) il
c) al
d) el
Show answer
c) al. Origin takes al to become an adjective, as nation becomes national.
Word Connection
Choose the antonym of the word:
original
a) fake
b) creative
c) new
d) early
Show answer
a) fake. A fake is a copy pretending to be the real thing, the opposite of an original.
Mingle-Mangle
Form a meaningful word from the jumbled letters:
goilnari
a) oriental
b) regional
c) original
d) origami
Show answer
c) original. Regional and oriental need an e, and origami needs an m.
Spell-o-Spell
Choose the incorrectly spelt word:
a) creative
b) imaginery
c) authentic
d) original
Show answer
b) imaginery. Imaginary ends in ary; the other three are correct.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which one is an original?
a) a sticker of the painting
b) the first painting made by the artist
c) a photocopy of the painting
d) a poster of the painting
Show answer
b) the first painting made by the artist
2. Why do museums keep original paintings behind glass?
a) they are rare and cannot be replaced
b) the glass makes them look bigger
c) the glass makes them cheaper
d) visitors are meant to touch them
Show answer
a) they are rare and cannot be replaced
