Basic Details
Word: Thursday
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.
Synonyms: Fourth day (in some calendar systems)
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Throwback Thursday: A social media trend where people share old pictures or memories on Thursdays. Example: "I posted a funny photo from my childhood for Throwback Thursday."
- Thursday's child has far to go: A rhyme suggesting that a person born on Thursday may have a challenging path in life. Example: "She always believed in her fate, knowing that Thursday's child has far to go."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I have my music class every Thursday right after school.
Example 2: Every Thursday, my family has pizza night where we enjoy our favourite toppings together.
Example 3: The school announced that the science fair will take place on Thursday next week.
Fun Fact
The name "Thursday" comes from Old English "nresdg," which means "Thor's day." Thor was the Norse god of thunder, and the day was named in his honour.
Famous Quote
"Thursday, I forecast as being a wonderful day of gathering together the results of the day before and preparing for the next." - John M. Scott
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "Thursday" refer to?
a) The third day of the week
b) The fifth day of the week
c) The last day of the week
d) The first day of the week
Answer: b) The fifth day of the week
2. Which of these is an idiom associated with "Thursday"?
a) Throwback Thursday
b) Monday blues
c) Tired Tuesday
d) Friday feeling
Answer: a) Throwback Thursday
3. Which sentence uses "Thursday" correctly?
a) I will see you on Thursday at the park.
b) Thursdays are the first day of the arena.
c) Thursday was when the sun rose in the west.
d) Thursday is my youngest sibling's name.
Answer: a) I will see you on Thursday at the park.
4. What is an incorrect use of "Thursday"?
a) Thursday's child has far to go.
b) I can't wait for Thursday pizza night!
c) Let's celebrate Thursday like it's a holiday.
d) Tuesday is a day of rest.
Answer: d) Tuesday is a day of rest.
5. What day follows Thursday?
a) Wednesday
b) Saturday
c) Monday
d) Friday
Answer: d) Friday
