Basic Details
Word: Blind
Part of Speech: Adjective / Verb
Meaning: Unable to see; lacking sight or vision.
Synonyms: Sightless, unable to see, non-sighted
Antonyms: Sighted, seeing, perceptive
Idioms and Phrases
- Blind as a bat: Used to describe someone who cannot see well or at all. Example: "Without my glasses, I feel as blind as a bat."
- Blind leading the blind: Used when unqualified people are leading others who are similarly unqualified. Example: "Trying to fix the computer with no experience is just the blind leading the blind."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The guide dog helped the blind man navigate through the park.
Example 2: Many people believe that the blind can often develop stronger hearing abilities.
Example 3: The artist created beautiful paintings, inspired by what he imagined, despite being blind.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some blind people can still perceive light and shadows even if they cannot see anything clearly? This ability varies from person to person.
Famous Quote
"The blind cannot see and those with eyes refuse to look." - T.C. Boyle
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "blind" mean?
a) Able to see
b) Unable to see
c) Seeing clearly
d) Very colourful
Answer: b) Unable to see
2. Which of these is a synonym of "blind"?
a) Clear-sighted
b) Sightless
c) Observant
d) Visionary
Answer: b) Sightless
3. Which sentence uses "blind" correctly?
a) He was blind and could not read the sign.
b) The blind cat played with a ball of yarn.
c) She blind folded her eyes with a scarf.
d) His blind choice made him a winner.
Answer: a) He was blind and could not read the sign.
4. Which idiom means unable to see?
a) Blind as a bat
b) Blind leading the blind
c) Both a and b
d) Seeing is believing
Answer: c) Both a and b
5. What is the opposite of "blind"?
a) Sighted
b) Blinded
c) Lame
d) Dark
Answer: a) Sighted
