Basic Details
Word: Vacations
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A period of time when people take a break from work or school to relax or travel.
Synonyms: Holidays, breaks, getaways
Antonyms: Work, duty, obligation
Idioms and Phrases
- Take a holiday: To stop working or studying for a period to rest. Example: "After a long term, I decided to take a holiday to recharge."
- All work and no play: When someone works too hard and does not take time to relax. Example: "He needs to remember that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Last summer, my family went on vacations to the beach where we built sandcastles and swam in the sea.
Example 2: Im looking forward to my vacations this year because we plan to visit the mountains and explore nature.
Example 3: During the school vacations, I like to read books and play outside with my friends.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "vacation" comes from the Latin word "vacare," which means "to be empty" or "to be free"? This reflects the idea of having free time away from regular duties.
Famous Quote
"The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time." - Marthe Troly-Curtin
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "vacation" mean?
a) A type of food
b) A period of rest from work or school
c) A kind of animal
d) An everyday routine
Answer: b) A period of rest from work or school
2. Which of these is a synonym of "vacation"?
a) Party
b) Holidays
c) Routine
d) Task
Answer: b) Holidays
3. Which word is an antonym of "vacation"?
a) Break
b) Leisure
c) Work
d) Adventure
Answer: c) Work
4. Which sentence uses "vacations" correctly?
a) I will do my homework during my vacations.
b) We plan our vacations every weekend.
c) During my vacations, I enjoy relaxing and travelling.
d) Vacations are too much work for me.
Answer: c) During my vacations, I enjoy relaxing and travelling.
5. Which idiom suggests someone works too hard?
a) Take a holiday
b) All work and no play
c) Travel the world
d) Have a break
Answer: b) All work and no play
