Basic Details
Word: Cooperate
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To work together with others to achieve a common goal.
Synonyms: Collaborate, Assist, Help
Antonyms: Hinder, Obstruct
Idioms and Phrases
- Many hands make light work: This means that when people work together, tasks become easier. Example: "We finished the project quickly because of teamwork; many hands make light work!"
- Two heads are better than one: This means that two people working together can solve problems better than one person alone. Example: "Let's solve this puzzle together; remember, two heads are better than one!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: If we all cooperate during the group activity, we will finish much faster.
Example 2: The students decided to cooperate with their teachers to organise a school event.
Example 3: To solve the mystery, the detectives had to cooperate and share their clues.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "cooperate" comes from Latin, meaning "to work together"? It shows the importance of teamwork throughout history!
Famous Quote
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." Helen Keller
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cooperate" mean?
a) To work alone
b) To work together with others
c) To argue with someone
d) To move in different directions
Answer: b) To work together with others
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cooperate"?
a) Assist
b) Ignore
c) Refuse
d) Complicate
Answer: a) Assist
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "cooperate"?
a) Collaborate
b) Hinder
c) Help
d) Support
Answer: b) Hinder
4. Which sentence uses "cooperate" correctly?
a) They decided to cooperate to find a solution to the problem.
b) The cat cooperated with the dog by running away.
c) She will cooperate on her own, without any help.
d) They will cooperate in opposite directions.
Answer: a) They decided to cooperate to find a solution to the problem.
5. Which idiom suggests that working together is beneficial?
a) Two heads are better than one
b) Alone at last
c) All work and no play
d) Bite off more than you can chew
Answer: a) Two heads are better than one
