Basic Details
Word: Foreword
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: An introduction to a book, usually written by someone other than the author, that gives background information or explains the books purpose.
Synonyms: Introduction, preface, prologue
Antonyms: Conclusion, epilogue
Idioms and Phrases
- A word in your foreword: To give someone advice or a hint before they do something. Example: "Before you start your project, let me give you a word in your foreword about research."
- No foreword, no fly: Without preparation, you cannot expect to succeed. Example: "He didn't study for the exam and realised that no foreword, no fly was true when he received his results."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The author included a foreword written by a famous critic to give insight into the book's themes.
Example 2: Before diving into the novel, I read the foreword to understand the author's inspiration.
Example 3: She was thrilled to see her mentor write the foreword for her first published book.
Fun Fact
Did you know the term "foreword" originates from the word "fore," meaning "before"? It reflects the idea that this section comes before the main content of the book.
Famous Quote
"Every artist was first an amateur." Ralph Waldo Emerson - This implies that every great work begins with a journey and often has a foreword to tell its story.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "foreword" mean?
a) A section at the end of a book
b) A conclusion about the book
c) An introduction to a book
d) The main story of the book
Answer: c) An introduction to a book
2. Which of these is a synonym of "foreword"?
a) Preface
b) Review
c) Summary
d) Chapter
Answer: a) Preface
3. Which sentence uses "foreword" correctly?
a) The foreword was written after the book was published.
b) She wrote a foreword to explain why she loves gardening.
c) The foreword included only facts about the author.
d) The foreword is always the longest part of the book.
Answer: b) She wrote a foreword to explain why she loves gardening.
4. Which idiom means to give a hint or advice before an action?
a) A word in your foreword
b) A stitch in time saves nine
c) Kill two birds with one stone
d) The ball is in your court
Answer: a) A word in your foreword
5. What is the opposite of "foreword"?
a) Introduction
b) Conclusion
c) Prologue
d) Start
Answer: b) Conclusion
