Basic Details
Word: Character
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The qualities that make someone unique or a person's moral values.
Synonyms: Persona, nature, personality
Antonyms: None
Idioms and Phrases
- Build a character: To develop good qualities or traits in oneself. Example: "Volunteering helped him to build a character and become more responsible."
- Show one's true character: To reveal one's real personality, often in difficult situations. Example: "She showed her true character when she helped her friend during hard times."
Usage Examples
Example 1: A person's character is often judged by how they treat others.
Example 2: In stories, the character can sometimes be more important than the plot.
Example 3: Teachers help students develop a strong character through their lessons and behaviour.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "character" comes from the Greek word "charaktr," which means "to engrave" or "to mark"? It originally referred to the tool used for engraving or marking, and over time was used to describe peoples traits!
Famous Quote
"Character is much easier kept than recovered." Thomas Paine
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "character" mean?
a) A type of vegetable
b) The qualities that make someone unique
c) A place to live
d) A kind of machine
Answer: b) The qualities that make someone unique
2. Which of these is a synonym of "character"?
a) Persona
b) Tree
c) House
d) Song
Answer: a) Persona
3. Which sentence uses "character" correctly?
a) The character baked a cake.
b) The character is very tall and green.
c) His character impressed everyone at the meeting.
d) The character jumps high in the air.
Answer: c) His character impressed everyone at the meeting.
4. Which idiom means to develop good qualities in oneself?
a) Show one's true character
b) Build a character
c) Keep a straight character
d) A character of whimsy
Answer: b) Build a character
5. What is the opposite of "character"?
a) None
b) Animal
c) Vegetable
d) Musical note
Answer: a) None
