Basic Details
Word: Scramble
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To mix things up in a disordered way or to move quickly and clumsily.
Synonyms: Mix, jumble, muddle
Antonyms: Organise, arrange
Idioms and Phrases
- Scramble for something: To compete with others to get something. Example: "Everyone scrambled for the last piece of cake at the party."
- Scramble one's brains: To confuse someone mentally. Example: "The difficult puzzle scrambled my brains and I needed a break."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After the alarm clock rang, I had to scramble to get ready for school on time.
Example 2: The children love to scramble eggs for breakfast, adding their favourite toppings.
Example 3: The hiker had to scramble up the rocky hill to reach the top before sunset.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "scramble" comes from the Old English word "scrammel" which referred to climbing quickly or clumsily? This reflects how the word has evolved over time!
Famous Quote
"Life is a scramble, every day is an adventure." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "scramble" mean?
a) To organise neatly
b) To mix things up or move clumsily
c) To run very fast
d) To climb a tree perfectly
Answer: b) To mix things up or move clumsily
2. Which of these is a synonym of "scramble"?
a) Arrange
b) Mix
c) Order
d) Sort
Answer: b) Mix
3. Which of these is an antonym of "scramble"?
a) Muddle
b) Organise
c) Jumble
d) Chaos
Answer: b) Organise
4. Which sentence uses "scramble" correctly?
a) I scramble to finish my homework before dinner.
b) The scramble was delicious and sweet.
c) He scrambles his bicycle every weekend.
d) The dog stayed scrambled in its bed all day.
Answer: a) I scramble to finish my homework before dinner.
5. What does the idiom "scramble for something" mean?
a) To help someone
b) To compete with others to get something
c) To run away
d) To make a cake
Answer: b) To compete with others to get something
