Basic Details
Word: Disqualified
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Not allowed to participate or be included due to not meeting certain rules or standards.
Synonyms: Excluded, barred, eliminated
Antonyms: Qualified, included, accepted
Idioms and Phrases
- Disqualified from the race: To be removed from competition due to breaking rules. Example: "She was disqualified from the race for not wearing the correct gear."
- Too many strikes: Used when someone has made too many mistakes to be allowed to continue. Example: "After missing the deadlines, he had too many strikes and was disqualified from the project."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The athlete was disqualified after testing positive for a banned substance.
Example 2: He felt upset when he was disqualified from the spelling contest for spelling his name wrong.
Example 3: The team was disqualified from the tournament because of unfair play during the match.
Fun Fact
The term "disqualified" comes from the prefix "dis-" which means "not" or "the opposite of," and "qualified," which means to meet the necessary requirements. It has been used in sports and competitions for many years to maintain fairness.
Famous Quote
"It's not whether you get knocked down, its whether you get up." Vince Lombardi. This quote highlights the importance of resilience, even if one is disqualified or faces setbacks.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "disqualified" mean?
a) Allowed to compete
b) Not allowed to participate
c) Winning a competition
d) Being selected for a team
Answer: b) Not allowed to participate
2. Which of these is a synonym of "disqualified"?
a) Included
b) Barred
c) Accepted
d) Qualified
Answer: b) Barred
3. Which word is an antonym of "disqualified"?
a) Excluded
b) Barred
c) Qualified
d) Eliminated
Answer: c) Qualified
4. Which sentence uses "disqualified" correctly?
a) She disqualified the game by scoring a lot of points.
b) He was disqualified from the contest for cheating.
c) The disqualified car was parked in the garage.
d) She disqualified her friend for being nice.
Answer: b) He was disqualified from the contest for cheating.
5. Which idiom relates to being disqualified?
a) Join the club
b) Too many strikes
c) Elephant in the room
d) Count your chickens
Answer: b) Too many strikes
