Basic Details
Word: Mistaken
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having a wrong idea or belief about something.
Synonyms: Incorrect, erroneous, misguided
Antonyms: Correct, accurate, right
Idioms and Phrases
- Make a mistaken identity: To wrongly identify someone or something. Example: "He was arrested because of a mistaken identity; the police thought he was someone else."
- Mistaken for someone else: When one person is wrongly thought to be another. Example: "She was often mistaken for her twin sister because they looked so similar."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She was mistaken when she thought the test would be easy; it turned out to be very challenging.
Example 2: His mistaken belief that he could fly without any training caused a lot of trouble.
Example 3: I was mistaken in thinking that the meeting was at 2 PM; it was actually at 1 PM.
Fun Fact
The word "mistaken" comes from the Old English "mistaka," which means to take in the wrong way or to misinterpret. It shows how we've been dealing with misunderstandings for centuries!
Famous Quote
"Mistakes are the portals of discovery." - James Joyce
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "mistaken" mean?
a) Having the right answer
b) Having a wrong idea or belief
c) Being very sure
d) Knowing everything
Answer: b) Having a wrong idea or belief
2. Which of these is a synonym of "mistaken"?
a) Correct
b) Erroneous
c) Right
d) Certain
Answer: b) Erroneous
3. What is the opposite of "mistaken"?
a) Mistake
b) Correct
c) Misunderstood
d) Wrong
Answer: b) Correct
4. Which sentence uses "mistaken" correctly?
a) She was mistaken about the weather; it started to rain.
b) He mistaken a picture for a real person.
c) They were mistaken quickly.
d) I has mistaken a dog for a cat.
Answer: a) She was mistaken about the weather; it started to rain.
5. Which phrase means the same as "mistaken for someone else"?
a) Make a mistaken identity
b) On the same page
c) In plain sight
d) Off the beaten path
Answer: a) Make a mistaken identity
