Basic Details
Word: Office
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A place where people work, often with desks, computers and meeting rooms.
Synonyms: Workspace, bureau, workplace
Antonyms: Home, outdoors, field
Idioms and Phrases
- Office politics: Refers to the relationships and power dynamics in a workplace. Example: "She navigated through the office politics to get the promotion."
- Take it to the office: To discuss a matter privately or formally at work. Example: "Lets take this discussion to the office later so we can focus."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Every morning, I take the bus to the office to start my workday.
Example 2: The office was decorated for the holiday season with lights and cheerful ornaments.
Example 3: During lunch, we often gather in the break room to chat and relax away from our desks.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "office" comes from the Latin word "officium," which means "service" or "duty"? This reflects the role of an office as a place where work and responsibilities are managed.
Famous Quote
"The worst part of my job is that I cannot be a jobless office worker." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "office" mean?
a) A place where people play
b) A place where people work
c) A type of animal
d) A kind of food
Answer: b) A place where people work
2. Which of these is a synonym of "office"?
a) School
b) Workspace
c) Park
d) Playground
Answer: b) Workspace
3. Which sentence uses "office" correctly?
a) The dog was sleeping in the office.
b) I play video games in the office.
c) The office was filled with cheerful employees working together.
d) We had a picnic in the office.
Answer: c) The office was filled with cheerful employees working together.
4. What does "office politics" refer to?
a) The rules of a game
b) Relationships and power dynamics in a workplace
c) Gardening skills
d) Cooking styles
Answer: b) Relationships and power dynamics in a workplace
5. What is the opposite of "office"?
a) School
b) Home
c) Library
d) Shop
Answer: b) Home
