Basic Details
Word: Commercial
Part of Speech: Adjective & Noun
Meaning: Related to business or trade; designed to make a profit.
Synonyms: Business, trade, corporate
Antonyms: Non-commercial, private, personal
Idioms and Phrases
- Commercial break: A short interval during a television programme for advertisements. Example: "During the commercial break, we grabbed some snacks."
- Commercial success: A term used to describe something that is profitable or has made a lot of money. Example: "The movie was a commercial success, earning millions at the box office."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The new commercial building was designed to house various businesses and shops.
Example 2: She works in a commercial bank that offers loans and savings accounts to customers.
Example 3: The commercial we saw during the football game was very entertaining and memorable.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first television commercial was broadcast in the United States on July 1, 1941? It was for Bulova watches and lasted only 10 seconds!
Famous Quote
"Commercial success is a very important thing, but we must not forget that there's something in music that is timeless." - David Bowie
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "commercial" mean?
a) Related to business or trade
b) A type of animal
c) A kind of food
d) A family gathering
Answer: a) Related to business or trade
2. Which of these is a synonym of "commercial"?
a) Private
b) Business
c) Personal
d) Domestic
Answer: b) Business
3. What is the opposite of "commercial"?
a) Business
b) Non-commercial
c) Public
d) Open
Answer: b) Non-commercial
4. Which sentence uses "commercial" correctly?
a) The commercial commercial was filled with music.
b) The commercial was so good, we want to buy the product.
c) The cat is commercial in the room.
d) The commercial plant grows every summer.
Answer: b) The commercial was so good, we want to buy the product.
5. What does "commercial break" refer to?
a) A time for the market to close.
b) A period for advertising during a show.
c) A break for lunch at a business.
d) A time when businesses are closed.
Answer: b) A period for advertising during a show.
