Basic Details
Word: Boring
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that is dull and uninteresting.
Synonyms: Dull, tedious, unexciting
Antonyms: Exciting, interesting, engaging
Idioms and Phrases
- Bored to tears: Feeling extremely bored. Example: "The lecture was so dull that I was bored to tears."
- Yawn fest: An event that is extremely boring. Example: "The movie was a total yawn fest; I could hardly stay awake."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The lesson on taxes was so boring that many students struggled to stay focused.
Example 2: He found it boring to watch the same film again and again.
Example 3: During the long car ride, the children tried to come up with games to avoid the boring scenery.
Fun Fact
The word "boring" originally described a method of drilling or piercing a hole, dating back to the early 19th century. It gradually evolved to describe anything that seemed unexciting or tedious.
Famous Quote
"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." - Helen Keller. This quote reminds us that life should be exciting and not boring!
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "boring" mean?
a) Very exciting
b) Dull and uninteresting
c) Bright and colourful
d) Fun and entertaining
Answer: b) Dull and uninteresting
2. Which of these is a synonym of "boring"?
a) Exciting
b) Dull
c) Creative
d) Adventuresome
Answer: b) Dull
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "boring"?
a) Tedious
b) Unexciting
c) Engaging
d) Dull
Answer: c) Engaging
4. Which sentence uses "boring" correctly?
a) The exciting book was boring to me.
b) The boring lesson made me fall asleep.
c) I found the roller coaster boring.
d) The painting was a boring masterpiece.
Answer: b) The boring lesson made me fall asleep.
5. Which idiom means feeling extremely bored?
a) Yawn fest
b) Bored to tears
c) All in a day's work
d) Beat around the bush
Answer: b) Bored to tears
