Basic Details
Word: Single
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: One, not more than one; individual.
Synonyms: Alone, sole, individual
Antonyms: Multiple, many, several
Idioms and Phrases
- Single out: To choose or pick one item or person from a group. Example: "She was singled out for her excellent performance in the competition."
- Single-minded: Having one aim or purpose. Example: "He was single-minded in his goal to become a writer."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The single flower in the garden stood out among all the green leaves.
Example 2: She decided to go to the cinema alone as a single person, enjoying a movie in peace.
Example 3: He received a single medal for his participation in the race.
Fun Fact
The word "single" comes from the Latin word "singulus," which means "one" or "individual." It has been used in English since the 14th century!
Famous Quote
"Success is a series of consecutive failures without loss of enthusiasm." - Winston S. Churchill (meaning that often, to succeed as a single individual, we must learn from our failures).
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "single" mean?
a) Two or more
b) One, not more than one
c) A large number
d) A group of things
Answer: b) One, not more than one
2. Which of these is a synonym of "single"?
a) Several
b) Sole
c) Few
d) Many
Answer: b) Sole
3. Which is an antonym of "single"?
a) Unique
b) Single-minded
c) Multiple
d) Alone
Answer: c) Multiple
4. Which sentence uses "single" correctly?
a) She had a single apple from the basket.
b) The single bears gathered around the pond.
c) There were single clothes in the washing machine.
d) They bought a single cat and a single dog together.
Answer: a) She had a single apple from the basket.
5. Which idiom means to choose one from many?
a) Single out
b) Single-minded
c) Single-handed
d) Single file
Answer: a) Single out
