Basic Details
Word: Accomplishments
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Things that you have successfully done or achieved.
Synonyms: Achievements, successes, milestones
Antonyms: Failures, setbacks, disappointments
Idioms and Phrases
- Achievement unlocked: Used when someone reaches a goal or accomplishes something. Example: "After studying for weeks, she passed the exam with flying colours – achievement unlocked!"
- Brick by brick: To achieve success gradually, one step at a time. Example: "He built his business brick by brick, starting with just a small idea."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Her accomplishments in the school science fair earned her a scholarship to a top university.
Example 2: Every accomplishment, no matter how small, contributes to our personal growth.
Example 3: The athlete's biggest accomplishment was winning the gold medal at the Olympics.
Fun Fact
The word "accomplish" comes from the Latin word "accomplere," which means "to finish, complete or fulfil.†It shows how adding effort to our tasks can lead to success!
Famous Quote
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." – Albert Schweitzer
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "accomplishments" mean?
a) Unfinished tasks
b) Things achieved successfully
c) Difficulties faced
d) Ideas not acted upon
Answer: b) Things achieved successfully
2. Which of these is a synonym of "accomplishments"?
a) Failures
b) Achievements
c) Problems
d) Disappointments
Answer: b) Achievements
3. What is an antonym of "accomplishments"?
a) Successes
b) Goals
c) Failures
d) Milestones
Answer: c) Failures
4. Which sentence uses "accomplishments" correctly?
a) His accomplishments include reading many books.
b) She has many accomplishments but never mentions them.
c) The accomplishments of trees are seen in their height.
d) It's hard to accomplish when you're not trying.
Answer: b) She has many accomplishments but never mentions them.
5. Which idiom refers to achieving success gradually?
a) Brick by brick
b) All in a day's work
c) Hitting the nail on the head
d) Under the weather
Answer: a) Brick by brick
