Basic Details
Word: Inquired
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To ask for information about something.
Synonyms: Asked, questioned, sought information
Antonyms: Answered, responded, replied
Idioms and Phrases
- Inquire within: A phrase often seen on signs that means to ask for information inside a place. Example: "The job advertisement said to inquire within for more details."
- Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back: This means that while asking questions can be risky or lead to trouble, it can also lead to valuable information. Example: "She often asked, 'Why?' all the time, reminding her friends that curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She inquired about the homework assignment after missing school.
Example 2: The tourists inquired about the best places to visit in the city.
Example 3: He inquired whether the shop had the book he was looking for.
Fun Fact
The word "inquire" comes from the Latin word "inquirere," which means to search into or question. Over time, it evolved into the middle English word "enquire," which has been used for centuries to describe the act of asking questions.
Famous Quote
"The ability to inquire and to gain knowledge is essential in life." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "inquired" mean?
a) To give information
b) To ask for information
c) To listen closely
d) To ignore something
Answer: b) To ask for information
2. Which of these is a synonym of "inquired"?
a) Answered
b) Questioned
c) Ignored
d) Saved
Answer: b) Questioned
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "inquired"?
a) Asked
b) Replied
c) Sought
d) Enquired
Answer: b) Replied
4. Which sentence uses "inquired" correctly?
a) He inquired about the missing cat at the animal shelter.
b) She inquired the dance moves learned in class.
c) They inquired on the internet.
d) I inquired the paintbrush from the table.
Answer: a) He inquired about the missing cat at the animal shelter.
5. What does the idiom "inquire within" mean?
a) To ask someone outside
b) To search for something
c) To ask for information inside a place
d) To ignore the question
Answer: c) To ask for information inside a place
