Basic Details
Word: False
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Not true or incorrect.
Synonyms: Untrue, erroneous, incorrect
Antonyms: True, correct, factual
Idioms and Phrases
- False alarm: A situation that turns out to be a mistake. Example: "The fire drill was a false alarm; there was no fire."
- False hope: A belief in something that will not happen. Example: "When he promised to change, she knew it was just a false hope."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The detective discovered that the witness had given a false statement during the investigation.
Example 2: Many people believed the false rumours about the new teacher before they got to know her.
Example 3: The test results were considered false because they did not match any previous outcomes.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "false" comes from the Latin word "falsus," which means "deceived or untrue"? It's funny how a word can signal such an important concept about truth!
Famous Quote
"There is nothing more dangerous than the illusion of knowledge." Daniel J. Boorstin. This speaks to the idea of false beliefs based on misinformation.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "false" mean?
a) Correct
b) Not true
c) Very old
d) Strong
Answer: b) Not true
2. Which of these is a synonym of "false"?
a) Right
b) Erroneous
c) Clear
d) Good
Answer: b) Erroneous
3. Which of these is an antonym of "false"?
a) Untrue
b) Wrong
c) True
d) Mixed-up
Answer: c) True
4. Which sentence uses "false" correctly?
a) She made a false appointment, forgetting to tell anyone.
b) The sun was false and couldn't shine.
c) He told a false story that made everyone laugh.
d) The false dog barked at strangers.
Answer: a) She made a false appointment, forgetting to tell anyone.
5. Which idiom means a mistaken belief?
a) False hope
b) Cold as ice
c) Caught in the act
d) A fish out of water
Answer: a) False hope
