Basic Details
Word: Competent
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having the skills or abilities necessary to do something successfully.
Synonyms: Capable, qualified, skilled
Antonyms: Incompetent, unqualified, incapable
Idioms and Phrases
- Competent enough: Suggests that someone has sufficient ability or skill to perform a task. Example: "She is competent enough to handle the project on her own."
- Overqualified but competent: Indicates someone has more skills than necessary but can perform well. Example: "Even though he was overqualified but competent, he chose to start in an entry-level position."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher explained that to be competent in maths, students must practise regularly.
Example 2: After years of training, she became a competent chef who was able to create delicious dishes.
Example 3: He felt competent to lead the project because he had worked in the field for many years.
Fun Fact
The word "competent" comes from the Latin word "competens," which means "suitable" or "fitting." It was used to describe someone who was suitable for a particular role or task.
Famous Quote
"Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do." - Pel
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "competent" mean?
a) Lacking skills
b) Having the necessary skills to succeed
c) Not allowed
d) Always happy
Answer: b) Having the necessary skills to succeed
2. Which of these is a synonym of "competent"?
a) Unqualified
b) Capable
c) Incapable
d) Inept
Answer: b) Capable
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "competent"?
a) Skilled
b) Qualified
c) Incompetent
d) Experienced
Answer: c) Incompetent
4. Which sentence uses "competent" correctly?
a) He is competent at riding a bicycle.
b) She competently sings beautifully.
c) They feel incompetent to help.
d) I competency did my homework.
Answer: a) He is competent at riding a bicycle.
5. Which idiom suggests a sufficient ability to do something?
a) Caught between a rock and a hard place
b) Competent enough
c) Pulling one's weight
d) Burn the midnight oil
Answer: b) Competent enough
