Basic Details
Word: Fairness
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The quality of being just, equal, and impartial in treatment or judgement.
Synonyms: Justice, equality, impartiality
Antonyms: Unfairness, injustice, bias
Idioms and Phrases
- Fair and square: This means something is done honestly and fairly. Example: "He won the match fair and square without cheating."
- Play fair: This means to act honestly and not to cheat. Example: "Remember to play fair and follow the rules of the game."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher ensured fairness when grading everyone's assignments to make sure everyone got a fair mark.
Example 2: Fairness is important in sports, so all players must follow the same rules.
Example 3: The committee worked hard to create a plan that showed fairness to all community members.
Fun Fact
The idea of fairness can be traced back to ancient cultures, where rules and systems were created to ensure that everyone received equal treatment in society, like the code of Hammurabi in Babylon around 1754 BC.
Famous Quote
"The principle of fairness means that everyone is treated justly and equally." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "fairness" mean?
a) The quality of being just and equal
b) The quality of being popular
c) The quality of being wealthy
d) The quality of being strong
Answer: a) The quality of being just and equal
2. Which of these is a synonym of "fairness"?
a) Bias
b) Justice
c) Partiality
d) Influence
Answer: b) Justice
3. Which word is an antonym of "fairness"?
a) Equality
b) Impartiality
c) Unfairness
d) Justice
Answer: c) Unfairness
4. Which sentence uses "fairness" correctly?
a) Fairness means breaking the rules to win.
b) Fairness is when everyone is treated justly and with respect.
c) Fairness is not important in a game.
d) Fairness is when the teacher is not around.
Answer: b) Fairness is when everyone is treated justly and with respect.
5. Which idiom encourages honest behaviour?
a) Fair and square
b) Fair game
c) No fair
d) Play some games
Answer: a) Fair and square
