Basic Details
Word: Omission
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The act of leaving something out or not including it.
Synonyms: Exclusion, oversight, neglect
Antonyms: Inclusion, addition
Idioms and Phrases
- Omission from the list: Refers to someone or something that has been unintentionally left out. Example: "His name was an omission from the list of participants, causing confusion."
- Intentional omission: Leaving something out on purpose. Example: "Due to the sensitive nature of the topic, there was an intentional omission of details."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The omission of key information in the report led to misunderstandings among the team members.
Example 2: She was upset about the omission of her favourite song from the concert playlist.
Example 3: The teacher explained that even a small omission in calculations can lead to very different results in maths.
Fun Fact
The word "omission" comes from the Latin word "omissio," meaning "a letting go." It has been used in the English language since the late 14th century!
Famous Quote
"The greatest sin is not to be a sinner, but to be a person who has never done anything wrong through omission." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "omission" mean?
a) The act of adding something
b) The act of leaving something out
c) The act of repeating something
d) The act of changing something
Answer: b) The act of leaving something out
2. Which of these is a synonym of "omission"?
a) Inclusion
b) Oversight
c) Addition
d) Attention
Answer: b) Oversight
3. What is the opposite of "omission"?
a) Error
b) Inclusion
c) Custody
d) Statement
Answer: b) Inclusion
4. Which sentence uses "omission" correctly?
a) The omission of the book made it more exciting.
b) The omission of my favourite cake from the menu was disappointing.
c) The omission was not heard by anyone.
d) The omission was very friendly.
Answer: b) The omission of my favourite cake from the menu was disappointing.
5. What does "intentional omission" mean?
a) Leaving out something by mistake
b) Including everything
c) Leaving something out on purpose
d) Making a list
Answer: c) Leaving something out on purpose
