Basic Details
Word: Badminton
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A game played with rackets and a shuttlecock, usually played indoors, where players hit the shuttlecock over a net.
Synonyms: N/A
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Badminton on the brain: Used to describe someone who is overly focused or obsessed with badminton. Example: "Ever since the tournament, he's had badminton on the brain, practising every spare moment."
- To shuttlecock between choices: To be indecisive and go back and forth between different options. Example: "She kept shuttlecocking between studying for math or going to see a movie."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We spent the afternoon playing badminton in the park with our friends.
Example 2: At the school sports day, badminton matches were some of the most exciting events.
Example 3: My brother won the trophy for his excellent skills in badminton last year.
Fun Fact
Did you know that badminton originated in ancient India and was known as "Poona" before being popularised in England in the 19th century?
Famous Quote
"I think badminton is a great game. It is so much fun." - Chris Adcock
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "badminton" refer to?
a) A type of food
b) A musical instrument
c) A racket sport
d) A painting style
Answer: c) A racket sport
2. Which of these is a synonym of "badminton"?
a) Tennis
b) N/A
c) Squash
d) Table tennis
Answer: b) N/A
3. Which sentence uses "badminton" correctly?
a) Badminton is played on a field with a ball.
b) She loves to play badminton with her friends at the weekend.
c) Badminton can be played underwater.
d) Badminton is usually played in the dark.
Answer: b) She loves to play badminton with her friends at the weekend.
4. What does "to shuttlecock between choices" mean?
a) To play badminton
b) To be very decisive
c) To go back and forth between options
d) To eat a lot of shuttlecocks
Answer: c) To go back and forth between options
5. What is the opposite of badminton?
a) N/A
b) Football
c) Cycling
d) Swimming
Answer: a) N/A
