Basic Details
Word: Fifteen
Part of Speech: Number (Adjective/Noun)
Meaning: The number that comes after fourteen and before sixteen; it is made up of one ten and five units.
Synonyms: 15
Antonyms: 14, 16
Idioms and Phrases
- Fifteen minutes of fame: A brief period of popularity or attention. Example: "After his viral video, he enjoyed his fifteen minutes of fame."
- Count to fifteen: To take a moment to think before reacting, often to calm down. Example: "When he felt angry, he would count to fifteen before saying anything."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She invited fifteen friends to her birthday party to celebrate together.
Example 2: The teacher asked the students to write fifteen sentences for their homework.
Example 3: At fifteen years old, he was excited to finally get his driving permit.
Fun Fact
The word "fifteen" comes from the Old English term "ff ten," which literally translates to "five ten," reflecting its structure in counting.
Famous Quote
"The beauty of fifteen is that it's just the beginning of so many adventures." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does the word "fifteen" mean?
a) A number coming before fourteen
b) A number that comes after fourteen
c) A number that comes after sixteen
d) A number less than ten
Answer: b) A number that comes after fourteen
2. Which of these is a synonym for "fifteen"?
a) 10
b) 12
c) 15
d) 20
Answer: c) 15
3. Which sentence uses "fifteen" correctly?
a) There are fifteen seconds in a minute.
b) Fifteen is an odd number.
c) She is fifteen years old today.
d) Fifteen is the number before seven.
Answer: c) She is fifteen years old today.
4. Which idiom refers to a brief period of popularity?
a) Fifteen minutes of fame
b) Count to fifteen
c) The bigger the better
d) A penny for your thoughts
Answer: a) Fifteen minutes of fame
5. What is the opposite of "fifteen"?
a) Fourteen
b) Nineteen
c) Sixteen
d) Both a and c
Answer: d) Both a and c
