Basic Details
Word: Page
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A single sheet of paper in a book, magazine, or other written or printed document.
Synonyms: Sheet, leaf, folio
Antonyms: Volume, book, document (whole)
Idioms and Phrases
- Turn the page: To make a fresh start; to leave something behind. Example: "After a tough year, she decided it was time to turn the page."
- On the same page: To be in agreement or have the same understanding. Example: "Before we proceed with the project, let's ensure we're all on the same page."
Usage Examples
Example 1: He bookmarked the page so he could return to it later.
Example 2: Each student received a page to read aloud in class.
Example 3: The magazine's cover page featured a famous celebrity.
Fun Fact
The word "page" comes from the Latin word *pagina*, meaning "a written page or sheet." Originally, it referred to the rows of vines in a vineyard!
Famous Quote
"Each new day is a blank page in the diary of your life." Douglas Pagels
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "page" primarily mean?
a) A chapter in a book
b) A cover of a novel
c) A single sheet of paper in a book
d) A paragraph in an article
Answer: c) A single sheet of paper in a book
2. Which of these is a synonym of "page"?
a) Volume
b) Sheet
c) Chapter
d) Title
Answer: b) Sheet
3. Which is an antonym of "page"?
a) Sheet
b) Leaf
c) Volume
d) Folio
Answer: c) Volume
4. Which sentence uses "page" correctly?
a) He forgot to turn the page while cooking dinner.
b) She ran across the page to catch her friend.
c) The page of the newspaper had important news.
d) They paged the document loudly.
Answer: c) The page of the newspaper had important news.
5. What does the idiom "on the same page" mean?
a) Reading the same book
b) Looking at the same sheet
c) Having the same opinion or understanding
d) Agreeing to read together
Answer: c) Having the same opinion or understanding
