Basic Details
Word: Quo
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Referring to a current state or condition, often used in the phrase "status quo".
Synonyms: Current state, existing condition
Antonyms: Change, transformation
Idioms and Phrases
- Status quo: The existing state of affairs. Example: "Although many wanted to change the rules, the committee decided to keep the status quo."
- Quo vadis: Latin for "where are you going?", used to ask about the future direction of a situation. Example: "As we consider the future of our project, we must ask ourselves, quo vadis?"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The school decided to keep the quo regarding the uniform policy for the upcoming year.
Example 2: Many students are concerned about the quo in their educational system, seeking improvements and changes.
Example 3: They advocated for changes while still acknowledging the existing quo that shaped their community.
Fun Fact
The term "status quo" originates from Latin, meaning "the state in which". It has been used in various contexts, especially in politics and social movements, to discuss preserving the current state of affairs.
Famous Quote
"If you want to bring about change, you cannot accept the status quo." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "quo" refer to?
a) A type of animal
b) A current state or condition
c) A new rule
d) A historical event
Answer: b) A current state or condition
2. Which of these is a synonym of "quo"?
a) Change
b) Existing condition
c) Development
d) Evolution
Answer: b) Existing condition
3. Which sentence uses "quo" correctly?
a) The quo of the game changed drastically after half-time.
b) The team decided not to challenge the quo during the tournament.
c) He painted his room in quo colours.
d) She learned the quo for all the countries in Europe.
Answer: b) The team decided not to challenge the quo during the tournament.
4. Which idiom means the same as "quo"?
a) Status quo
b) Change is good
c) To each his own
d) No pain, no gain
Answer: a) Status quo
5. What is the opposite of "quo"?
a) Stability
b) Change
c) Consistency
d) Routine
Answer: b) Change
