Basic Details
Word: Keyboard
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A set of keys used to type or input information into a computer or device.
Synonyms: Keypad, input device
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Fingers on the keyboard: To be actively engaged in typing or working on the computer. Example: "With her fingers on the keyboard, she quickly completed her assignment."
- Hit the keyboard: To start typing or working on something. Example: "Once he got home, he couldnt wait to hit the keyboard and finish his project."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The keyboard makes it easy to enter text and instructions into the computer.
Example 2: She learned how to type using the keyboard before she started working at the office.
Example 3: After pushing a few keys on his keyboard, the game appeared on the screen.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first modern computer keyboard was developed in the 1960s, but it took several decades before it became common in households and schools?
Famous Quote
"The keyboard is a tool to express my thoughts." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "keyboard" mean?
a) A piece of furniture
b) A musical instrument
c) A set of keys for inputting data
d) A type of screen
Answer: c) A set of keys for inputting data
2. Which of these is a synonym of "keyboard"?
a) Monitor
b) Keypad
c) Mouse
d) Printer
Answer: b) Keypad
3. Which sentence uses "keyboard" correctly?
a) The keyboard is used for typing on a computer.
b) The keyboard swam in the pool.
c) The keyboard is a type of fruit.
d) The keyboard flew around the classroom.
Answer: a) The keyboard is used for typing on a computer.
4. Which idiom means the same as being involved in typing?
a) Hit the keyboard
b) Go with the flow
c) Break the ice
d) Catch someone's eye
Answer: a) Hit the keyboard
5. What is the opposite of "keyboard"?
a) N/A
b) Mouse
c) Screen
d) Tablet
Answer: a) N/A
