Basic Details
Word: Annual
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Happening once a year.
Synonyms: Yearly, once-a-year
Antonyms: Monthly, biannual
Idioms and Phrases
- Annual event: A celebration or occurrence that happens every year. Example: "The annual event at the school is always exciting with games and food."
- Annual report: A detailed document summarising activities and achievements over a year. Example: "The annual report showed that the club had grown in membership this year."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The school holds an annual sports day where students compete in various events.
Example 2: My family enjoys going to the annual fair in our town every summer.
Example 3: The company released its annual report, highlighting its success over the past year.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "annual" comes from the Latin word "annus," which means "year"? It has been used in English since the 15th century!
Famous Quote
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." Nelson Mandela. (This quote speaks to the sense of growth experienced annually.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "annual" mean?
a) Happening once a month
b) Happening every two years
c) Happening once a year
d) Happening every week
Answer: c) Happening once a year
2. Which of these is a synonym of "annual"?
a) Daily
b) Yearly
c) Weekly
d) Monthly
Answer: b) Yearly
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "annual"?
a) Once-a-week
b) Monthly
c) Seasonal
d) Annual
Answer: b) Monthly
4. Which sentence uses "annual" correctly?
a) The annual parade happens every June.
b) The annual flower blooms every day.
c) The annual book fair happens every week.
d) The annual train runs every hour.
Answer: a) The annual parade happens every June.
5. What is an example of an "annual event"?
a) A birthday party every month
b) A summer camp every year
c) A weekly grocery shopping
d) A class every Saturday
Answer: b) A summer camp every year.
