Basic Details
Word: Newscast
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A programme on television or radio where news is reported and discussed.
Synonyms: News programme, news bulletin
Antonyms: Entertainment show, reality show
Idioms and Phrases
- Break the news: To inform someone about something that has happened. Example: "I had to break the news to her that her favourite artist was coming to town."
- In the news: Something that is currently being reported or talked about. Example: "The environmental changes are really in the news this week."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The newscast at 6 PM included reports about the latest weather updates and local events.
Example 2: She tuned in to the newscast every morning to stay informed about what was happening around the world.
Example 3: The anchors voice was calm and clear as she delivered the newscast about the election results.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first radio newscast was broadcast in 1920 in Detroit, Michigan? It marked the beginning of news broadcasting as we know it today!
Famous Quote
"The news is what people want to keep hidden and everything else is publicity." Bill Moyers
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "newscast" mean?
a) A type of game
b) A programme where news is reported
c) A kind of book
d) A dessert dish
Answer: b) A programme where news is reported
2. Which of these is a synonym of "newscast"?
a) News bulletin
b) Music show
c) Cooking programme
d) Comedy skit
Answer: a) News bulletin
3. Which is an antonym of "newscast"?
a) Information session
b) Entertainment show
c) Talk show
d) Weather report
Answer: b) Entertainment show
4. Which sentence uses "newscast" correctly?
a) The newscast told us how to bake a cake.
b) She watched the newscast to learn about the latest happenings.
c) The newscast played her favourite songs.
d) The newscast was full of colourful cartoons.
Answer: b) She watched the newscast to learn about the latest happenings.
5. Which idiom means to inform someone about something?
a) In the news
b) Break the news
c) A piece of cake
d) On the same page
Answer: b) Break the news
