Basic Details
Word: Perspective
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A way of looking at or thinking about something; a point of view.
Synonyms: Viewpoint, outlook, angle
Antonyms: Blindness, ignorance
Idioms and Phrases
- Change your perspective: To look at a situation in a different way. Example: "If you change your perspective on the problem, you might find a better solution."
- From a different perspective: Looking at something from another point of view. Example: "From a different perspective, her decision made complete sense."
Usage Examples
Example 1: It's important to consider other people's perspectives when making decisions.
Example 2: The artist's painting gives a unique perspective on how we view nature.
Example 3: Learning about different cultures can help broaden your perspective on life.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "perspective" comes from the Latin word "perspectiva," which means "to look through"? It was originally used to refer to how artists portrayed three-dimensional objects on a flat surface.
Famous Quote
"The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision." – Helen Keller
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "perspective" mean?
a) A type of building
b) A way of looking at something
c) A type of food
d) A musical note
Answer: b) A way of looking at something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "perspective"?
a) Viewpoint
b) Question
c) Car
d) Tree
Answer: a) Viewpoint
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "perspective"?
a) Clarity
b) Vision
c) Ignorance
d) Insight
Answer: c) Ignorance
4. Which sentence uses "perspective" correctly?
a) She painted her perspective of the beach during sunset.
b) He drove his perspective very fast.
c) My favourite perspective is chocolate.
d) The cat jumped on the perspective.
Answer: a) She painted her perspective of the beach during sunset.
5. What does "change your perspective" mean?
a) To look at something differently
b) To close your eyes
c) To run fast
d) To eat a snack
Answer: a) To look at something differently
