Basic Details
Word: Eleven
Part of Speech: Cardinal Number
Meaning: The number that comes after ten and before twelve; it represents a quantity of one more than ten.
Synonyms: N/A
Antonyms: Ten, Twelve
Idioms and Phrases
- Eleven out of ten: Used to describe something that is extremely good or exceeds expectations. Example: "The movie was eleven out of ten; it was the best I've ever seen!"
- On cloud eleven: Referring to someone who is very happy or in a state of bliss. Example: "After winning the prize, she was on cloud eleven for the rest of the day."
Usage Examples
Example 1: There are eleven players on a football team, each with a special position.
Example 2: My birthday is on the eleventh of March, so I always celebrate with friends.
Example 3: Eleven birds flew across the sky, heading south for the winter.
Fun Fact
Did you know that 'eleven' comes from an old English term 'endleofan' which means "one left" after ten? This reflects how it is one more than ten!
Famous Quote
"Eleven is a nice number. It can be a prime or a perfect team for football!" - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "eleven" mean?
a) A number between ten and twelve
b) A word for happiness
c) A kind of animal
d) A food item
Answer: a) A number between ten and twelve
2. What is an example of something that has eleven?
a) A team with players
b) A dozen cookies
c) A day in a week
d) A clock time
Answer: a) A team with players
3. Which sentence uses "eleven" correctly?
a) My cat is eleven years old.
b) I have eleven feet.
c) Our house has eleven cats in it.
d) She saw eleven apples in the garden in the sky.
Answer: a) My cat is eleven years old.
4. What does the idiom "eleven out of ten" mean?
a) Something that is very bad
b) Something that is extremely good
c) Something ordinary
d) A number greater than a dozen
Answer: b) Something that is extremely good
5. What comes before eleven?
a) Ten
b) Twelve
c) Nine
d) Eight
Answer: a) Ten
