Basic Details
Word: Conditional
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Relating to something that happens only if a certain condition is met.
Synonyms: Dependent, contingent
Antonyms: Unconditional, absolute
Idioms and Phrases
- If the shoe fits: Used to suggest that if a statement applies to someone, they should accept it. Example: "He keeps insisting hes not causing trouble, but if the shoe fits, it fits."
- Theres no such thing as a free lunch: This means that everything has a cost, even if it seems free. Example: "You might get the movie ticket for free, but theres no such thing as a free lunch; you have to buy snacks."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The conditions were conditional upon approval from the manager before the project could begin.
Example 2: In our science experiment, we learned that the plants growth was conditional on how much sunlight it received.
Example 3: The teacher explained conditional sentences to help us understand how to express situations that depend on certain factors.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "conditional" comes from the Latin word "conditio," which means "a stipulation or agreement"? This shows how conditions and agreements have been important throughout history!
Famous Quote
"To be happy is to be able to become aware of oneself without fright." Walter Benjamin. This quote reflects a conditional state where happiness requires self-awareness.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "conditional" mean?
a) Happening all the time
b) Relating to something that depends on a condition
c) Not needing any conditions
d) Always certain
Answer: b) Relating to something that depends on a condition
2. Which of these is a synonym of "conditional"?
a) Absolute
b) Dependent
c) Free
d) Clear
Answer: b) Dependent
3. Which word is an antonym of "conditional"?
a) Contingent
b) Unconditional
c) Subjective
d) Variable
Answer: b) Unconditional
4. Which sentence uses "conditional" correctly?
a) The conditional rules for the game are very simple.
b) The conditional climbed quickly up the tree.
c) The conditional was delicious last night.
d) The conditional flew across the sky.
Answer: a) The conditional rules for the game are very simple.
5. Which idiom relates to conditional situations?
a) Theres no such thing as a free lunch
b) Like two peas in a pod
c) A wild goose chase
d) Head over heels
Answer: a) Theres no such thing as a free lunch
