Basic Details
Word: Today
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: The current day or date; this day.
Synonyms: Now, presently, at this time
Antonyms: Yesterday, tomorrow
Idioms and Phrases
- Make hay while the sun shines: Take advantage of favourable conditions while you can. Example: "Its sunny today; lets make hay while the sun shines and finish the garden."
- Today is the day: A phrase used to emphasise the importance of taking action now. Example: "Ive been preparing for the art contest for weeks; today is the day to show my work!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: Today, we learned about the solar system in science class.
Example 2: My birthday is today, and I can't wait to celebrate with my friends.
Example 3: Today is a great day to go for a walk in the park and enjoy nature.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "today" comes from the Old English phrase "t dg," which means "at or on this day"?
Famous Quote
"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. Thats why they call it the present." - Alice Morse Earle
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "today" mean?
a) The day before today
b) The day after today
c) The current day
d) A special event day
Answer: c) The current day
2. Which of these is a synonym of "today"?
a) Tomorrow
b) Now
c) Last week
d) Next month
Answer: b) Now
3. What is the antonym of "today"?
a) Tonight
b) Yesterday
c) Morning
d) Afternoon
Answer: b) Yesterday
4. Which sentence uses "today" correctly?
a) I went to the museum yesterday.
b) Today I will start my new school project.
c) Tomorrow I played soccer.
d) I will eat lunch today at breakfast.
Answer: b) Today I will start my new school project.
5. Which idiom means to take action now?
a) Make hay while the sun shines
b) A stitch in time saves nine
c) Better late than never
d) Kill two birds with one stone
Answer: a) Make hay while the sun shines
