Basic Details
Word: Trace
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To follow or discover the path or outline of something.
Synonyms: Track, follow, outline
Antonyms: Lose, abandon, ignore
Idioms and Phrases
- Trace the steps: To follow the sequence of actions someone has taken. Example: "The detective had to trace the steps of the suspect to find out where he went."
- Leave no trace: To do everything in a way that does not leave any evidence behind. Example: "When camping in the forest, we should leave no trace so that others can enjoy the natural beauty."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I had to trace the lines carefully when drawing to make sure it looked perfect.
Example 2: The archaeologists could trace the ancient paths used by people centuries ago.
Example 3: She used a pencil to trace the outline of her hand on the paper.
Fun Fact
The word "trace" comes from the Latin word "tractus," meaning 'to pull or drag.' This reflects how we might pull or follow something to discover its path.
Famous Quote
"Nothing is ever really lost to us as long as we remember it." Lucy Maud Montgomery
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "trace" mean?
a) To lose something
b) To follow or discover the path
c) To draw randomly
d) To hide something
Answer: b) To follow or discover the path
2. Which of these is a synonym of "trace"?
a) Jump
b) Track
c) Speak
d) Fly
Answer: b) Track
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "trace"?
a) Find
b) Follow
c) Lose
d) Discover
Answer: c) Lose
4. Which sentence uses "trace" correctly?
a) She will trace the cake before eating it.
b) The artist decided to trace the butterfly's wings on the canvas.
c) He traced quickly down the hill.
d) They were tracing the clouds in the sky.
Answer: b) The artist decided to trace the butterfly's wings on the canvas.
5. Which idiom means to follow someone's actions?
a) Left in the dark
b) Trace the steps
c) Jump to conclusions
d) Beat around the bush
Answer: b) Trace the steps
