Basic Details
Word: Stammering
Part of Speech: Verb (and can also be used as a noun)
Meaning: To speak with difficulty, repeating sounds or syllables.
Synonyms: Stuttering, faltering
Antonyms: Speaking fluently, articulating
Idioms and Phrases
- Stammer on: To continue speaking despite difficulty or hesitation. Example: "Even though he was nervous, he managed to stammer on with his presentation."
- Lost for words: When someone is unable to speak clearly due to surprise or confusion. Example: "The unexpected news left her lost for words, stammering as she tried to respond."
Usage Examples
Example 1: During his speech, he began to stammer, which made him feel anxious.
Example 2: She tried to explain her ideas, but found herself stammering when her friends interrupted her.
Example 3: After practising for weeks, he was much more confident and no longer stammering during public speaking.
Fun Fact
Did you know that stammering affects people of all ages, but it often begins in childhood? Many children grow out of it as they develop their speech and confidence.
Famous Quote
"If you stammer, you have to pretend to be a good actor. The audience wont notice your stammer if you perform well." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "stammering" mean?
a) To sing beautifully
b) To speak with difficulty
c) To run fast
d) To laugh loudly
Answer: b) To speak with difficulty
2. Which of these is a synonym of "stammering"?
a) Speaking clearly
b) Stuttering
c) Whispering
d) Shouting
Answer: b) Stuttering
3. Which sentence uses "stammering" correctly?
a) The stammering cat chased the mouse.
b) She was stammering as she tried to tell her story.
c) He stammering while playing football.
d) The stammering water flowed gently down the stream.
Answer: b) She was stammering as she tried to tell her story.
4. Which idiom means the same as struggling to speak clearly?
a) Lost for words
b) As easy as pie
c) Hit the nail on the head
d) A piece of cake
Answer: a) Lost for words
5. What is the opposite of "stammering"?
a) Speaking fluently
b) Whispering
c) Yelling
d) Giggling
Answer: a) Speaking fluently
