Basic Details
Word: Quick
Part of Speech: Adjective / Adverb / Noun
Adjective: Moving fast or doing something in a short time.
Adverb: At a fast speed; swiftly.
Noun: The sensitive flesh under the fingernail or toenail.
Synonyms: Fast, rapid, speedy, swift, prompt
Antonyms: Slow, delayed, sluggish, gradual, leisurely
Idioms and Phrases
- Quick on the draw: Able to react or respond very fast.
Example: "In a debate, she's always quick on the draw with facts."
- A quick fix: A fast and easy solution, often temporary.
Example: "That's just a quick fix, not a permanent solution."
- Be quick off the mark: React promptly to an opportunity or situation.
Example: "She was quick off the mark in applying for the job."
Usage Examples
Example 1: He gave a quick answer before leaving the room.
Example 2: We need a quick decision to meet the deadline.
Example 3: She moved quickly through the crowd to catch the train.
Fun Fact
The word quick originates from Old English cwic, which meant "alive." Over time, it evolved to mean "moving with speed" or "fast." That's also why we say the quick and the dead in old texts.
Famous Quote
"Be quick, but don't hurry." John Wooden
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "quick" mean as an adjective?
a) Careful and thorough
b) Slow and steady
c) Fast or prompt
d) Calm and peaceful
Answer: c) Fast or prompt
2. Which of the following is an antonym of "quick"?
a) Rapid
b) Swift
c) Slow
d) Prompt
Answer: c) Slow
3. What does the idiom a quick fix imply?
a) A long-term strategy
b) A permanent answer
c) A simple, temporary solution
d) A mistake
Answer: c) A simple, temporary solution
4. Which sentence uses "quick" as an adverb?
a) That was a quick meal.
b) She runs quick when needed.
c) He quickly replied to the message.
d) They found a quick route.
Answer: c) He quickly replied to the message.
5. What is a synonym of quick?
a) Delayed
b) Lively
c) Swift
d) Hesitant
Answer: c) Swift
