Basic Details
Word: Challenge
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning: A task or situation that tests someone's abilities; to invite someone to compete or to face a difficult situation.
Synonyms: Test, dare, contest
Antonyms: Ease, certainty, acceptance
Idioms and Phrases
- Rise to the challenge: To face a difficult situation with determination. Example: "When the team was behind, they rose to the challenge and played harder."
- Issue a challenge: To invite someone to compete or to prove something. Example: "She decided to issue a challenge to her friend to see who could run the fastest."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Climbing the steep hill was a real challenge for everyone in the group.
Example 2: The teacher set a maths challenge for the class to solve in 10 minutes.
Example 3: He accepted the challenge to complete a marathon this year.
Fun Fact
The word "challenge" comes from the Latin word "calumnia," which means "an accusation" or "to call into question." Over time, it evolved to represent testing ones limits.
Famous Quote
"Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful." Joshua J. Marine
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "challenge" mean?
a) A simple task
b) A test of abilities
c) A kind of game
d) An easy decision
Answer: b) A test of abilities
2. Which of these is a synonym of "challenge"?
a) Comfort
b) Test
c) Acceptance
d) Agreement
Answer: b) Test
3. Which word is an antonym of "challenge"?
a) Competition
b) Ease
c) Obstacle
d) Task
Answer: b) Ease
4. Which sentence uses "challenge" correctly?
a) She faced a great challenge by climbing the mountain.
b) The challenge was easy for him to finish.
c) They watched a challenge on TV.
d) He had a challenge meal for breakfast.
Answer: a) She faced a great challenge by climbing the mountain.
5. What does it mean to "rise to the challenge"?
a) To avoid a difficult situation
b) To face a difficult situation with bravery
c) To ignore a quiz
d) To sit down quietly
Answer: b) To face a difficult situation with bravery
