Basic Details
Word: Exhibition
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: An event where things are displayed for people to see, often to educate or entertain.
Synonyms: Display, show, presentation
Antonyms: Concealment, hiding
Idioms and Phrases
- Put on display: To show something publicly, often in an exhibition. Example: "The artist decided to put her sculptures on display at the local gallery."
- All eyes on you: When everyone is watching or paying attention to someone or something. Example: "When he stepped onto the stage, it was all eyes on him."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The science exhibition at school featured many creative projects from students.
Example 2: We went to an art exhibition where we saw beautiful paintings and sculptures.
Example 3: The technology exhibition showcased the latest gadgets and inventions from around the world.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first recorded exhibition took place in 1851 at the Crystal Palace in London? It was called The Great Exhibition and displayed innovations from around the world.
Famous Quote
"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." - Edgar Degas
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "exhibition" mean?
a) A type of cooking
b) An event where things are displayed
c) A form of exercise
d) A kind of performance
Answer: b) An event where things are displayed
2. Which of these is a synonym of "exhibition"?
a) Concert
b) Display
c) Competition
d) Meeting
Answer: b) Display
3. Which word is an antonym of "exhibition"?
a) Display
b) Showcase
c) Concealment
d) Presentation
Answer: c) Concealment
4. Which sentence uses "exhibition" correctly?
a) The exhibition was very tasty.
b) They enjoyed the exhibition at the zoo.
c) The exhibition ran very fast.
d) I read a book about the exhibition.
Answer: b) They enjoyed the exhibition at the zoo.
5. What does the idiom "put on display" mean?
a) To hide something
b) To show something publicly
c) To break an object
d) To paint something
Answer: b) To show something publicly
