Basic Details
Word: Grade
Part of Speech: Noun/Verb
Meaning: A level of quality or a mark given for academic performance; to assign a score or level to something.
Synonyms: Rank, level, score, class
Antonyms: Failure, decline, drop
Idioms and Phrases
- A grade above: Means being better or superior in quality or performance. Example: "She studies a lot and is always a grade above her classmates."
- Raise the grade: To improve something or make it better. Example: "The teacher encouraged the students to work harder to raise their grade in math."
Usage Examples
Example 1: He was thrilled to receive an A grade on his science project.
Example 2: The teacher will grade the exams this weekend and return them on Monday.
Example 3: It is important to keep track of your grade to understand how well you are doing in the class.
Fun Fact
The word "grade" comes from the Latin "gradus," which means "step" or "degree." This is why we use it to describe levels of performance—like steps on a ladder!
Famous Quote
"The only way to achieve the best grade is to keep working hard and never give up." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "grade" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A level of quality or mark for performance
c) A kind of animal
d) A type of dance
Answer: b) A level of quality or mark for performance
2. Which of these is a synonym of "grade"?
a) Elephant
b) Rank
c) Tree
d) Cloud
Answer: b) Rank
3. Which word is an antonym of "grade"?
a) Success
b) Excellence
c) Failure
d) Achievement
Answer: c) Failure
4. Which sentence uses "grade" correctly?
a) She will grade the music this weekend.
b) He wanted to grade his friend's drawing.
c) They went to grade the game at the park.
d) The dog likes to grade in the yard.
Answer: b) He wanted to grade his friend's drawing.
5. What does the phrase "raise the grade" mean?
a) To party at a birthday
b) To improve something
c) To go down a hill
d) To build a wall
Answer: b) To improve something
