Basic Details
Word: Lights
Part of Speech: Noun (can also be used as a verb)
Meaning: Things that produce brightness to help us see in the dark; they can be natural like the sun or artificial like lamps.
Synonyms: Illumination, brightness, lamp
Antonyms: Darkness, gloom, shadow
Idioms and Phrases
- Lights out: A phrase that means to turn off the lights; often used when going to bed. Example: "It’s getting late, so it’s lights out for the kids."
- In the limelight: Means to be the centre of attention. Example: "After winning the award, she found herself in the limelight."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The street lights turned on as the sun began to set, illuminating the road.
Example 2: During the power cut, we used candles as our main source of light.
Example 3: The Christmas lights decorated the house beautifully, making it shine in the night.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first electric street lights were installed in 1880 in Wabash, Indiana? This invention transformed cities by allowing them to be bright and safe after dark.
Famous Quote
"Light is the symbol of truth." James Russell Lowell
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "lights" mean?
a) Sounds
b) Things that produce brightness
c) A type of food
d) Clothing
Answer: b) Things that produce brightness
2. Which of these is a synonym of "lights"?
a) Gloom
b) Brightness
c) Shadow
d) Noise
Answer: b) Brightness
3. What is an antonym of "lights"?
a) Radiance
b) Dusk
c) Darkness
d) Shimmer
Answer: c) Darkness
4. Which sentence uses "lights" correctly?
a) I saw lights shining in the sky.
b) The lights ate dinner together.
c) The lights are very sleepy.
d) My lights took a walk.
Answer: a) I saw lights shining in the sky.
5. What does the idiom "lights out" mean?
a) To turn on music
b) To turn off the lights
c) To play a game
d) To wake up
Answer: b) To turn off the lights
