Basic Details
Word: Conscience
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The inner voice or feeling that helps you know what is right and what is wrong.
Synonyms: Morality, sense of right and wrong, ethics
Antonyms: Unconsciousness, immorality, indifference
Idioms and Phrases
- Clear conscience: Feeling no guilt or regret about something. Example: "After helping my friend with her project, I went to bed with a clear conscience."
- Cross your conscience: To feel guilty about something you did. Example: "When he discovered he had cheated in the game, he felt a cross on his conscience."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She always tries to do the right thing because her conscience guides her decisions.
Example 2: When he apologised for hurting her feelings, he felt a weight lifted from his conscience.
Example 3: Listening to your conscience can help you make better choices in difficult situations.
Fun Fact
The word "conscience" comes from the Latin word "conscientia," which means "knowledge of oneself" or "awareness." It shows how our conscience helps us understand our own thoughts and actions.
Famous Quote
"The voice of the conscience is the voice of God; in other words, it is a moral sense that is in every human." Paul Valry
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "conscience" mean?
a) A loud noise
b) The inner voice that tells you right from wrong
c) A type of music
d) A physical object
Answer: b) The inner voice that tells you right from wrong
2. Which of these is a synonym of "conscience"?
a) Morality
b) Happiness
c) Strength
d) Speed
Answer: a) Morality
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "conscience"?
a) Conscience
b) Indifference
c) Awareness
d) Virtue
Answer: b) Indifference
4. Which sentence uses "conscience" correctly?
a) My conscience told me to study for my test.
b) The conscience sings beautifully all night.
c) I used my conscience to compare onions.
d) The conscience is a type of animal.
Answer: a) My conscience told me to study for my test.
5. What does clear conscience mean?
a) Feeling guilty about everything
b) Feeling no guilt or regret
c) Ignoring your responsibilities
d) Being unsure about decisions
Answer: b) Feeling no guilt or regret
