Basic Details
Word: Biography
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A written account of someone's life.
Synonyms: Life story, life history, memoir
Antonyms: Fiction, novel, fantasy
Idioms and Phrases
- Open a book on someone: To tell or disclose someone's life story or events about someone. Example: "The journalist is ready to open a book on the famous musician's life."
- To have a story to tell: To have interesting experiences or events in one’s life. Example: "After visiting so many countries, I certainly have a story to tell in my biography."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She decided to write a biography about her grandmother, capturing all the important moments of her life.
Example 2: The biography of Albert Einstein revealed many fascinating details about his personal and professional life.
Example 3: Reading a biography can inspire young people to pursue their dreams by learning from the lives of others.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "biography" comes from the Greek words "bio" meaning "life" and "graphia" meaning "writing"? This illustrates the essence of the word—writing about life.
Famous Quote
"Biography can be the most potent form of autobiography." – John Updike
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "biography" mean?
a) A type of poem
b) A written account of someone's life
c) A fictional story
d) A musical composition
Answer: b) A written account of someone's life
2. Which of these is a synonym of "biography"?
a) Image
b) Life story
c) Cartoon
d) Folktale
Answer: b) Life story
3. Which word is an antonym of "biography"?
a) Fiction
b) Journal
c) Memoir
d) Chronicle
Answer: a) Fiction
4. Which sentence uses "biography" correctly?
a) She read a biography about a famous scientist.
b) The biography was a thrilling adventure story.
c) I wrote a biography of my favourite dish.
d) We watched a biography at the cinema.
Answer: a) She read a biography about a famous scientist.
5. Which idiom means to disclose someone's life story?
a) Open a book on someone
b) Turn over a new leaf
c) In the same boat
d) A dog’s life
Answer: a) Open a book on someone
