Basic Details
Word: Shocking
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that surprises or disturbs you, often in a negative way.
Synonyms: Staggering, astonishing, startling, alarming
Antonyms: Unremarkable, unsurprising, normal
Idioms and Phrases
- Shock and awe: A situation that is both shocking and impressive. Example: "The magician's performance was truly shock and awe, leaving the audience speechless."
- In shock: To be very surprised or upset by something. Example: "She was in shock when she heard the unexpected news about her friend's accident."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The news report contained shocking details about the natural disaster that had struck the town.
Example 2: It was shocking to see how much pollution had affected the beautiful lake.
Example 3: His shocking revelation about the secret kept everyone on the edge of their seats.
Fun Fact
The word "shocking" comes from the verb "shock," which has origins in the Latin word "exoculare," meaning to blind or dazzle. It evolved to mean a sudden disturbance or surprise.
Famous Quote
"It is shocking what a man can invent if he only knows he can." George Bernard Shaw
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "shocking" mean?
a) A pleasant surprise
b) Something that surprises or disturbs
c) A type of food
d) An ordinary event
Answer: b) Something that surprises or disturbs
2. Which of these is a synonym of "shocking"?
a) Boring
b) Staggering
c) Predictable
d) Calm
Answer: b) Staggering
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "shocking"?
a) Surprising
b) Unremarkable
c) Startling
d) Distressing
Answer: b) Unremarkable
4. Which sentence uses "shocking" correctly?
a) It was shocking to see the sun rise in the night.
b) The shocking news left everyone speechless.
c) The book was shocking and filled with blank pages.
d) Everyone found the cat to be shocking.
Answer: b) The shocking news left everyone speechless.
5. What does the idiom "in shock" mean?
a) Feeling very relaxed
b) To be very surprised or upset
c) To be happy
d) To feel tired
Answer: b) To be very surprised or upset
