Basic Details
Word: Shuffle
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To mix things together or to move them around randomly.
Synonyms: Mix, jumble, rearrange
Antonyms: Arrange, order, organise
Idioms and Phrases
- Shuffle off this mortal coil: To die or to pass away. Example: "He had lived a long life and was ready to shuffle off this mortal coil peacefully."
- Shuffle the deck: To change something up or alter the situation. Example: "After several meetings, the manager decided to shuffle the deck and assign new roles to the team."
Usage Examples
Example 1: It was time to shuffle the cards before we started the game of poker.
Example 2: She likes to shuffle her playlist to discover new songs every time she listens to music.
Example 3: He had to shuffle his schedule to make time for the unexpected meeting.
Fun Fact
The word "shuffle" originally comes from the old English term "shoffian," meaning to move about or to push away. Interesting, isn't it?
Famous Quote
"Life is a shuffle of music; we must learn to dance to its rhythm." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "shuffle" mean?
a) To arrange neatly
b) To mix or move things around
c) To walk quickly
d) To draw a picture
Answer: b) To mix or move things around
2. Which of these is a synonym of "shuffle"?
a) Organise
b) Mix
c) Sort
d) Create
Answer: b) Mix
3. Which of these is an antonym of "shuffle"?
a) Mix
b) Order
c) Jumble
d) Rearrange
Answer: b) Order
4. Which sentence uses "shuffle" correctly?
a) He decided to shuffle the chairs in the living room for a different setup.
b) She will shuffle to the finish line.
c) The dog was asked to shuffle his toy.
d) They need to shuffle the wall.
Answer: a) He decided to shuffle the chairs in the living room for a different setup.
5. Which idiom means to make changes?
a) Shuffle the deck
b) Shuffle off this mortal coil
c) Jump to conclusions
d) Slip through the cracks
Answer: a) Shuffle the deck
