Basic Details
Word: Sense
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A way of perceiving or feeling something; one of the faculties through which the body experiences external stimuli.
Synonyms: Perception, feeling, awareness
Antonyms: Nonsense, ignorance
Idioms and Phrases
- Common sense: The ability to make good decisions based on practical and reasonable judgment. Example: "She had the common sense to take an umbrella when it started to rain."
- Make sense: To be reasonable or understandable. Example: "The teacher explained the problem again, and it started to make sense to the students."
Usage Examples
Example 1: When you touch something hot, your sense of touch warns you to pull away quickly.
Example 2: It is important to use your sense of smell when deciding if food is still fresh.
Example 3: He used his common sense to figure out the best way to solve the tricky puzzle.
Fun Fact
Did you know that humans have five main senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell? Some animals have additional senses, like the ability to sense vibrations or even magnetic fields!
Famous Quote
"Common sense is not so common." Voltaire
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sense" mean?
a) A type of food
b) A way of perceiving or feeling something
c) A kind of drink
d) A form of entertainment
Answer: b) A way of perceiving or feeling something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sense"?
a) Taste
b) Perception
c) Tree
d) Game
Answer: b) Perception
3. Which of these is an antonym of "sense"?
a) Awareness
b) Perception
c) Ignorance
d) Feeling
Answer: c) Ignorance
4. Which sentence uses "sense" correctly?
a) She made a sense of the situation quickly.
b) He had a good sense of humour.
c) The sense played in the park.
d) The sense was too loud.
Answer: b) He had a good sense of humour.
5. Which idiom means the same as "common sense"?
a) A horse of a different colour
b) Make sense
c) Cold as ice
d) As bright as a button
Answer: b) Make sense
