Basic Details
Word: Two
Part of Speech: Adjective (also a numeral)
Meaning: The number that comes after one and before three; a pair.
Synonyms: Pair, couple
Antonyms: One
Idioms and Phrases
- Two peas in a pod: Used to describe two people who are very similar or close. Example: "They are like two peas in a pod; they finish each other's sentences."
- It takes two to tango: This means that both parties involved in a situation are responsible for it. Example: "He can't get all the blame; it takes two to tango."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I have two apples to share with my friend.
Example 2: The dog was playing with two balls in the garden.
Example 3: There are two sides to every story, and we should listen to them both.
Fun Fact
The word "two" originates from the Old English word "twa," which has its roots in the Proto-Germanic term *twai. It's interesting how numbers have such ancient origins!
Famous Quote
"It is not enough to just be different and unique; it is important to have someone who understands you, like two stars in the sky." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "two" mean?
a) A single number
b) The number after one
c) A large group
d) A type of fruit
Answer: b) The number after one
2. Which of these is a synonym of "two"?
a) Few
b) Pair
c) Many
d) All
Answer: b) Pair
3. What is the opposite of "two"?
a) Four
b) One
c) Three
d) Five
Answer: b) One
4. Which sentence correctly uses "two"?
a) He has two dogs and a cat.
b) I need two apples to finish my homework.
c) The two birds decided to fly.
d) All of the above.
Answer: d) All of the above.
5. What does the idiom "two peas in a pod" mean?
a) Two people who are very different
b) Two people who are very similar or close
c) A type of vegetable
d) A problem of two people
Answer: b) Two people who are very similar or close
