Basic Details
Word: Incorrectly
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: In a way that is not correct or true.
Synonyms: Wrongly, inaccurately
Antonyms: Correctly, accurately
Idioms and Phrases
- Incorrectly placed: Referring to something being in the wrong location or position. Example: "The books were incorrectly placed on the shelf, making it hard to find the right one."
- Incorrectly assumed: When a conclusion is drawn that is not true. Example: "I incorrectly assumed he was joking, but he was quite serious."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She answered the question incorrectly and had to try again.
Example 2: The map showed the directions incorrectly, leading us the wrong way.
Example 3: He was marked down for spelling the word incorrectly on the test.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the prefix "in-" often means "not"? This is common in words like "incorrectly", where "correctly" means "in a correct manner" and "incorrectly" means "in a not correct manner".
Famous Quote
"We are all made in the image of God, but we are incorrectly taught to be divided." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "incorrectly" mean?
a) In the right way
b) In a way that is not correct
c) In a happy way
d) In a loud way
Answer: b) In a way that is not correct
2. Which of these is a synonym of "incorrectly"?
a) Correctly
b) Wrongly
c) Accurately
d) Exactly
Answer: b) Wrongly
3. Which word is an antonym of "incorrectly"?
a) Mistakenly
b) Accurately
c) Faultily
d) Incorrectly
Answer: b) Accurately
4. Which sentence uses "incorrectly" correctly?
a) She incorrectly thought the test was next week.
b) He solved the puzzle incorrectly by finding the right answer.
c) The students incorrectly played the game as they were told.
d) They ate lunch incorrectly in the dining hall.
Answer: a) She incorrectly thought the test was next week.
5. Which idiom implies something was done wrongly?
a) In the right place
b) Incorrectly placed
c) As clear as day
d) It takes two to tango
Answer: b) Incorrectly placed
