Basic Details
Word: Listen
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To hear something or pay attention to sounds.
Synonyms: Hear, heed, attend
Antonyms: Ignore, disregard
Idioms and Phrases
- Listen up: A phrase used to get someone's attention before speaking. Example: "Listen up, everyone! We have an important announcement."
- Music to my ears: Used to describe something that is very pleasing or satisfying to hear. Example: "When he said he would help with my project, it was music to my ears."
Usage Examples
Example 1: It is important to listen carefully when someone is giving instructions.
Example 2: She loves to listen to the sound of the rain while reading her book.
Example 3: If you listen closely, you can hear the birds singing in the morning.
Fun Fact
Did you know that listening is not just about hearing sounds? It also involves understanding and interpreting the information being conveyed!
Famous Quote
"Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply." - Stephen R. Covey
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "listen" mean?
a) To see something
b) To hear and pay attention
c) To speak loudly
d) To move quickly
Answer: b) To hear and pay attention
2. Which of these is a synonym of "listen"?
a) Ignore
b) Hear
c) Scream
d) Shout
Answer: b) Hear
3. Which sentence uses "listen" correctly?
a) She listens her favourite song on the radio.
b) You should listen when the teacher is talking.
c) He wanted to listen some good news.
d) They listened to the bright sun.
Answer: b) You should listen when the teacher is talking.
4. Which idiom means to pay attention?
a) Listening in the dark
b) Listen up
c) A hard nut to crack
d) To beat around the bush
Answer: b) Listen up
5. What is the opposite of "listen"?
a) Hear
b) Ignore
c) Attend
d) Notice
Answer: b) Ignore
