Basic Details
Word: Manual
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Meaning: Something that is done by hand or a book containing instructions.
Synonyms: Hand-operated, handbook, guide
Antonyms: Automatic, electronic
Idioms and Phrases
- Manual labour: Work that involves physical effort and is typically done by hand. Example: "He prefers manual labour over sitting in an office all day."
- By manual: Done by hand rather than automatically. Example: "The bakery prefers to make all its bread by manual to keep the traditional recipe alive."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The manual for assembling the furniture was easy to read and very helpful.
Example 2: After hours of manual work in the garden, she finally saw the fruits of her labour.
Example 3: The old car required manual gear shifting, which made driving it an exciting experience.
Fun Fact
The word "manual" comes from the Latin word "manulis," which means 'of the hand' or 'by hand.' This reflects the hands-on nature of tasks described by the term.
Famous Quote
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do." - Steve Jobs.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "manual" mean?
a) Done by hand
b) Done by machines
c) Done by computers
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Done by hand
2. Which of these is a synonym of "manual"?
a) Automatic
b) Hand-operated
c) Mechanical
d) Computerised
Answer: b) Hand-operated
3. Which sentence uses "manual" correctly?
a) I read the manual to understand how to build the model.
b) The manual car is very easy to control in the city.
c) Both a and b are correct.
d) A manual explosion can be dangerous.
Answer: c) Both a and b are correct.
4. Which idiom means the same as "manual labour"?
a) Physical work
b) Electric work
c) Office work
d) Digital work
Answer: a) Physical work
5. What is the opposite of "manual"?
a) Manual
b) Automatic
c) Handcrafted
d) Traditional
Answer: b) Automatic
