Basic Details
Word: Jack
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A common name for a boy or man; can also refer to a device used to lift heavy objects or a playing card.
Synonyms: lad, boy, young man
Antonyms: girl, lady, woman
Idioms and Phrases
- Jack of all trades: Refers to someone who is skilled at many different things. Example: "He's a jack of all trades; he can fix cars, play music, and cook delicious meals."
- Jack up: To increase something significantly. Example: "They had to jack up the prices to cover the costs of materials."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Jack was excited to go to the carnival with his friends this weekend.
Example 2: The mechanic used a jack to lift the car so he could change the tire.
Example 3: In the game of cards, the jack is often a powerful card that can change the outcome of the game.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the name "Jack" has been used in English since the Middle Ages and was originally a diminutive form of the name "John"? It has since become a popular name on its own.
Famous Quote
"A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "jack" commonly refer to?
a) A type of flower
b) A common name for a boy
c) A kind of bird
d) A type of tree
Answer: b) A common name for a boy
2. Which of these is a synonym of "jack"?
a) Girl
b) Lad
c) Lady
d) Woman
Answer: b) Lad
3. What is an antonym of "jack" when referring to a person?
a) Boy
b) Lad
c) Girl
d) Young man
Answer: c) Girl
4. Which sentence uses "jack" correctly?
a) The jack is playing happily in the garden.
b) The jack lifted the car to change the wheel.
c) The jack swam across the river.
d) The jack soared high in the sky.
Answer: b) The jack lifted the car to change the wheel.
5. What does the idiom "jack of all trades" imply?
a) Someone who knows only one skill
b) Someone good at many things
c) Someone who works only with machinery
d) Someone who only plays card games
Answer: b) Someone good at many things
