Basic Details
Word: When
Part of Speech: Conjunction / Adverb / Pronoun
Meaning: At what time; at the moment that; used to introduce a clause specifying time.
Synonyms: At what time, as soon as, whenever
Antonyms: Never, not at any time
Idioms and Phrases
- Better late than never: Emphasizes that it's better to do something late than not at all. Example: "He finally submitted his assignment, better late than never."
- Just in time: Exactly at the right moment. Example: "She arrived at the station just in time to catch the train."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I will call you when I reach home.
Example 2: Do you remember when we first met?
Example 3: The children cheered when the teacher announced a holiday.
Fun Fact
The word "when" has been used in English since Old English ("hwænne") to ask about or specify time. It is one of the most common question words in English.
Famous Quote
"Time and tide wait for none, but when we act, we shape our destiny." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "when" mean?
a) A place
b) At what time
c) A type of animal
d) A feeling
Answer: b) At what time
2. Which of these is a synonym of "when"?
a) As soon as
b) Never
c) Indifferent
d) Boredom
Answer: a) As soon as
3. Which is an antonym of "when"?
a) At what time
b) Whenever
c) Never
d) As soon as
Answer: c) Never
4. Which sentence uses "when" correctly?
a) I will call you when I reach home.
b) He wonders his homework last night.
c) When is walking to school.
d) They when to play football.
Answer: a) I will call you when I reach home.
5. What does the idiom "better late than never" mean?
a) It's better to do something late than not at all
b) Surprises happen all the time
c) The world is boring
d) Amazing things happen unexpectedly
Answer: a) It's better to do something late than not at all
