Basic Details
Word: Friday
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The sixth day of the week, following Thursday and preceding Saturday.
Synonyms: N/A
Antonyms: Monday
Idioms and Phrases
- Thank God It's Friday (TGIF): Used to express relief or joy that the work week is over. Example: "It's finally Friday! Thank God It's Friday, and I can relax for the weekend."
- Friday feeling: The excitement and happiness that comes at the end of the work week. Example: "I always get that Friday feeling when I finish my last lesson of the week."
Usage Examples
Example 1: On Friday, we always have a special family dinner to celebrate the end of the week.
Example 2: The children were excited because it was Friday, and they would have a movie night.
Example 3: Every Friday, the school holds a special assembly to share achievements from the week.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the name "Friday" comes from the Old English word "Frgedg," which means "Day of Frigg," the Norse goddess of love? This is similar to the name of the Roman goddess Venus.
Famous Quote
"It's Friday! Time to go make stories for Monday." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "Friday" mean?
a) The first day of the week
b) The second day of the week
c) The sixth day of the week
d) The last day of the week
Answer: c) The sixth day of the week
2. Which of these phrases is commonly associated with Friday?
a) Thank God It's Monday
b) Thank God It's Friday
c) Thank God It's Sunday
d) Thank God It's Thursday
Answer: b) Thank God It's Friday
3. Which sentence uses "Friday" correctly?
a) Saturday is my favourite day of the week.
b) I love Fridays because we have no school the next day.
c) Monday comes after Friday.
d) Friday is the second day of the week.
Answer: b) I love Fridays because we have no school the next day.
4. What does the idiom "Friday feeling" refer to?
a) The excitement of starting school
b) The happiness at the end of the work week
c) The sadness of finishing the weekend
d) The anticipation of a new job
Answer: b) The happiness at the end of the work week
5. What is the opposite of "Friday" based on its position in the week?
a) Sunday
b) Saturday
c) Monday
d) Tuesday
Answer: c) Monday
