Basic Details
Word: Unerringly
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: In a way that is always right or correct; without making mistakes.
Synonyms: Accurately, infallibly, unerringly
Antonyms: Mistakenly, inaccurately, erringly
Idioms and Phrases
- Hit the nail on the head: To describe something very accurately. Example: "She hit the nail on the head when she said that teamwork is essential for success."
- On the right track: To be doing something correctly or in a way that is likely to succeed. Example: "With his calculations, he is finally on the right track to solving the problem."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The archer aimed unerringly at the target and hit the bullseye every time.
Example 2: She unerringly recognised the song from just the first few notes.
Example 3: The detective followed the clues unerringly, leading to the capture of the culprit.
Fun Fact
The word "unerringly" comes from the root "err," which means to make a mistake. Adding the prefix "un-" negates the word, meaning it describes someone or something that never makes mistakes.
Famous Quote
"The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing." John Powell
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "unerringly" mean?
a) Always making mistakes
b) Occasionally correct
c) In a way that is always right
d) Uncertain and confusing
Answer: c) In a way that is always right
2. Which of these is a synonym of "unerringly"?
a) Mistakenly
b) Inaccurately
c) Accurately
d) Erringly
Answer: c) Accurately
3. Which of the following best describes an antonym of "unerringly"?
a) Partially correct
b) Always right
c) Mistakenly
d) Infallibly
Answer: c) Mistakenly
4. Which sentence uses "unerringly" correctly?
a) He unerringly made a wrong turn during the race.
b) She unerringly remembered everyone's birthday, always celebrating them with joy.
c) The chef unerringly burnt the cake.
d) He tried to unerringly catch the butterfly but failed.
Answer: b) She unerringly remembered everyone's birthday, always celebrating them with joy.
5. Which idiom expresses clarity and accuracy similar to "unerringly"?
a) Hit the nail on the head
b) The ball is in your court
c) Break the ice
d) At the drop of a hat
Answer: a) Hit the nail on the head
