Word: Fair
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Treating people equally or justly; also, it can mean light in colour, especially skin or hair.
Synonyms: Just, equitable, impartial, light
Antonyms: Unfair, biased, unjust, dark
Example 1: It is only fair to share the toys equally among all the children.
Example 2: The fair girl had long, golden hair that shone in the sunlight.
Example 3: In a fair competition, everyone has the same chance to win.
The word "fair" originates from the Old English word "fægere," meaning beautiful or pleasing. Over time, it evolved to include the meanings of just and equitable.
"It is not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself." Eleanor Roosevelt
1. What does "fair" mean?
a) Unjust
b) Treating people equally
c) Dark in colour
d) To play games
Answer: b) Treating people equally
2. Which of these is a synonym of "fair"?
a) Unbiased
b) Jealous
c) Unkind
d) Rough
Answer: a) Unbiased
3. Which sentence uses "fair" correctly?
a) The fair in the sky was beautiful yesterday.
b) She made a fair decision based on all the facts.
c) They were not fair at the games.
d) The fair price was too high.
Answer: b) She made a fair decision based on all the facts.
4. Which idiom means doing something honestly?
a) Fair weather friend
b) Fair and square
c) In a fair way
d) Fair play
Answer: b) Fair and square
5. What is the opposite of "fair"?
a) Just
b) Equitable
c) Unfair
d) Bright
Answer: c) Unfair
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