Basic Details
Word: Headlines
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Titles or summaries of news articles that grab attention and give a glimpse of the story.
Synonyms: Titles, headers, captions
Antonyms: Footnotes, conclusions
Idioms and Phrases
- Make headlines: To be the focus of news or significant attention. Example: "The scientist's discovery made headlines all over the world."
- Headlines in the sand: Ignoring problems or refusing to confront reality. Example: "He was burying his head in the sand about his poor grades."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The newspaper had a large headline announcing the upcoming election results.
Example 2: Every morning, I check the headlines to see what is happening in the world.
Example 3: The shocking headlines about climate change made everyone start talking about it more seriously.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first printed newspaper headlines were used in the 17th century? They helped readers quickly find out the main news stories without reading the entire article.
Famous Quote
"The first paragraph of a news story is a promise to the reader." Harrison E. Salisbury
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "headlines" mean?
a) The full article
b) Titles or summaries of news articles
c) Only the pictures
d) The comments on a news story
Answer: b) Titles or summaries of news articles
2. Which of these is a synonym of "headlines"?
a) Footnotes
b) Captions
c) Histories
d) Documents
Answer: b) Captions
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "headlines"?
a) Titles
b) Conclusions
c) Bullet points
d) Summaries
Answer: b) Conclusions
4. Which sentence uses "headlines" correctly?
a) The headlines were playing in the background.
b) The headlines explained the weather report.
c) The headlines were sitting at the table.
d) The headlines danced in the rain.
Answer: b) The headlines explained the weather report.
5. What does it mean to "make headlines"?
a) To create interesting stories
b) To ignore a problem
c) To focus on past events
d) To write footnotes
Answer: a) To create interesting stories
