Basic Details
Word: Lesson
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A part of a subject that is taught or learned.
Synonyms: Class, session, instruction
Antonyms: Ignorance, confusion
Idioms and Phrases
- Learn your lesson: To understand the consequences of an action and to not repeat a mistake. Example: "After forgetting his homework again, he finally learned his lesson."
- Take it as a lesson: To accept a situation as an experience to learn from. Example: "Though she lost the game, she took it as a lesson to improve for next time."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher explained the lesson about the solar system very clearly.
Example 2: Each lesson helps students grasp new concepts and ideas.
Example 3: After a tough lesson in patience, he learned not to rush through his tasks.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "lesson" comes from the Latin word "lessona," which means "a learning"? It has evolved over centuries to represent the act of teaching and learning.
Famous Quote
"The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing." - Henry Ford
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "lesson" mean?
a) A unit of teaching
b) A type of book
c) A sport activity
d) A game
Answer: a) A unit of teaching
2. Which of these is a synonym of "lesson"?
a) Class
b) Homework
c) Test
d) Report
Answer: a) Class
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "lesson"?
a) Knowledge
b) Ignorance
c) Learning
d) Discovery
Answer: b) Ignorance
4. Which sentence uses "lesson" correctly?
a) I had a lesson in the garden yesterday.
b) She took her lesson and went to the market.
c) He learned a lesson about being punctual.
d) The lesson flew away.
Answer: c) He learned a lesson about being punctual.
5. What does "learn your lesson" mean?
a) To ignore advice
b) To repeat a mistake
c) To understand a mistake and not do it again
d) To teach others
Answer: c) To understand a mistake and not do it again.
