Basic Details
Word: Ballot
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A piece of paper used for voting to choose someone or something.
Synonyms: Vote, poll, referendum
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Cast a ballot: To vote in an election. Example: "She went early in the morning to cast her ballot before work."
- Secret ballot: A method of voting in which a voter's choice is confidential. Example: "The school decided to hold a secret ballot to choose the student council members."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Each citizen received a ballot to vote for their preferred candidate during the election.
Example 2: The results of the referendum will be announced after all the ballots have been counted.
Example 3: They organised a town hall meeting to discuss the issues before people cast their ballots.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "ballot" comes from the Italian word "ballotta," which means "little ball"? In ancient times, people used balls to cast their votes in elections.
Famous Quote
"The ballot is stronger than the bullet." Abraham Lincoln
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "ballot" mean?
a) A type of payment
b) A piece of paper for voting
c) A musical instrument
d) A social event
Answer: b) A piece of paper for voting
2. Which of these is a synonym of "ballot"?
a) Invoice
b) Vote
c) Order
d) Request
Answer: b) Vote
3. Which sentence uses "ballot" correctly?
a) She played the piano with her ballot.
b) The ballot was delivered by the postman.
c) He chose to write a ballot instead of going to the party.
d) They sang a song about the ballot.
Answer: b) The ballot was delivered by the postman.
4. Which idiom means to vote?
a) Cast a ballot
b) Draw a line in the sand
c) Take the bull by the horns
d) Jump on the bandwagon
Answer: a) Cast a ballot
5. What is the opposite of "ballot"?
a) N/A
b) Score
c) Ticket
d) Suggestion
Answer: a) N/A
