Basic Details
Word: Foolish
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Lacking good sense; acting in a way that is not wise.
Synonyms: Silly, unwise, stupid
Antonyms: Wise, sensible, wise-hearted
Idioms and Phrases
- Foolish as a goose: This phrase describes someone who is very foolish or silly. Example: "He was foolish as a goose to think he could skip school without his parents finding out."
- Make a fool of oneself: To embarrass oneself by acting silly or unwise. Example: "She made a fool of herself by forgetting her lines in the school play."
Usage Examples
Example 1: It is foolish to ignore advice from someone who has experience in that field.
Example 2: He made a foolish decision by not studying for the important test.
Example 3: The movie was entertaining, but the characters often acted foolishly, which made us laugh.
Fun Fact
The word "foolish" has its roots in the Old French word "fol," which means "fool" or "mad." This connects to the idea of not having sense or judgement.
Famous Quote
"Foolishness is a kind of self-inflicted blindness." - Alison Jean Lester
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "foolish" mean?
a) Very smart
b) Lacking good sense
c) Highly skilled
d) Very careful
Answer: b) Lacking good sense
2. Which of these is a synonym of "foolish"?
a) Silly
b) Intelligent
c) Brave
d) Happy
Answer: a) Silly
3. Which sentence uses "foolish" correctly?
a) She made a foolish choice to ride her bike without a helmet.
b) The foolish tree was growing so tall.
c) He painted his house foolishly blue.
d) The foolish cat jumped onto the warm car.
Answer: a) She made a foolish choice to ride her bike without a helmet.
4. Which idiom means the same as "foolish"?
a) Wise as an owl
b) Foolish as a goose
c) Smart as a whip
d) Gentle as a lamb
Answer: b) Foolish as a goose
5. What is the opposite of "foolish"?
a) Silly
b) Wise
c) Careless
d) Happy
Answer: b) Wise
