Basic Details
Word: Microscope
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A tool that makes small things look much bigger so we can see them clearly.
Synonyms: Magnifying glass, optical instrument
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Under the microscope: To be closely examined or observed. Example: "The scientist put her research under the microscope to ensure there were no mistakes."
- Through a magnifying glass: To look closely at something; often used when examining details. Example: "She looked through a magnifying glass at the tiny insect on the leaf."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The students used a microscope to see the cells in a drop of onion skin.
Example 2: Many small details can be revealed when you look at something through a microscope.
Example 3: In science class, we learned how a microscope can help us study tiny organisms that our eyes cannot see.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first simple microscope was invented in the late 16th century by Hans Janssen, and it was made of two lenses in a tube? This invention paved the way for later advancements in microbiology!
Famous Quote
"The microscope is a tool of unparalleled importance, revealing the minutiae of life that are otherwise invisible to the naked eye." Robert Hooke
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "microscope" mean?
a) A large machine
b) A tool to make small things look bigger
c) A type of telescope
d) A musical instrument
Answer: b) A tool to make small things look bigger
2. Which of these is a synonym of "microscope"?
a) Magnifying glass
b) Telescope
c) Camera
d) Projector
Answer: a) Magnifying glass
3. Which sentence uses "microscope" correctly?
a) She looked at the stars through the microscope.
b) The microscope helped the students see tiny organisms in the pond.
c) They used the microscope to listen to the music.
d) He painted a picture of a microscope.
Answer: b) The microscope helped the students see tiny organisms in the pond.
4. Which idiom means to be closely examined?
a) Under the microscope
b) Through a magnifying glass
c) A big fish in a small pond
d) Like a cat on a hot tin roof
Answer: a) Under the microscope
5. What is the opposite of "microscope"?
a) N/A
b) Telescope
c) Broom
d) Eraser
Answer: a) N/A
