Basic Details
Word: Quit
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To stop doing something or to leave a place or activity.
Synonyms: Stop, leave, resign
Antonyms: Continue, stay, persist
Idioms and Phrases
- Quit while you're ahead: To stop an activity before it becomes worse. Example: "He decided to quit while he was ahead and not risk losing his winnings."
- Quitters never win: A phrase that suggests those who give up will not achieve success. Example: "She was determined to finish the race, believing that quitters never win."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After several years of working at the company, she decided to quit her job to pursue her dream.
Example 2: He felt it was better to quit the game rather than continue playing if he wasn't enjoying it.
Example 3: It's important not to quit when challenges arise; persistence can lead to great achievements.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "quit" comes from the Latin word "quietus," which means "at rest" or "free from obligations"?
Famous Quote
"It always seems impossible until it's done." - Nelson Mandela. This quote reflects the idea that giving up can prevent us from achieving great things.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "quit" mean?
a) To start an activity
b) To leave or stop doing something
c) To watch something
d) To celebrate
Answer: b) To leave or stop doing something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "quit"?
a) Continue
b) Stop
c) Begin
d) Enter
Answer: b) Stop
3. What is an antonym of "quit"?
a) Leave
b) Stop
c) Persist
d) Resign
Answer: c) Persist
4. Which sentence uses "quit" correctly?
a) She decided to quit her homework early.
b) He will quit the game if it rains.
c) They plan to quit going to the park.
d) It is easy to quit during a challenge.
Answer: b) He will quit the game if it rains.
5. Which idiom means that those who give up will not achieve success?
a) Quit while you're ahead
b) Quitters never win
c) When in Rome, do as the Romans
d) All that glitters is not gold
Answer: b) Quitters never win
