Basic Details
Word: Laptop
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A portable computer that is small enough to be used on your lap.
Synonyms: Notebook, portable computer
Antonyms: Desktop computer
Idioms and Phrases
- Keep your laptop on the go: Refers to using your laptop in different places. Example: "With my laptop on the go, I can work from the caf or the park."
- Turn on your laptop: Used to suggest starting something or getting involved. Example: "To join the online meeting, just turn on your laptop and sign in."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I brought my laptop to the library to finish my homework quietly.
Example 2: During the storm, we watched a movie on the laptop because the power went out.
Example 3: She can easily carry her laptop in her bag when she travels.
Fun Fact
The first laptop computer was launched in 1981 and was called the Osborne 1. It weighed over 10 kg, which is much heavier than todays laptops!
Famous Quote
"The computer is a tool for learning and for teaching." - John P. Kotter
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "laptop" mean?
a) A type of book
b) A portable computer
c) A kind of chair
d) A mobile phone
Answer: b) A portable computer
2. Which of these is a synonym of "laptop"?
a) Smartphone
b) Notebook
c) Tablet
d) Television
Answer: b) Notebook
3. Which sentence uses "laptop" correctly?
a) The laptop flew into the sky.
b) She opened her laptop to write an email.
c) I found a laptop in the garden.
d) The laptop can swim like a fish.
Answer: b) She opened her laptop to write an email.
4. Which idiom means using a laptop in different places?
a) Keep your laptop on the go
b) Turn on your laptop
c) Under the weather
d) A fish out of water
Answer: a) Keep your laptop on the go
5. What is the opposite of "laptop"?
a) Smartphone
b) Tablet
c) Desktop computer
d) N/A
Answer: c) Desktop computer
