Basic Details
Word: Positive
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Feeling good or hopeful; having a good attitude or outlook.
Synonyms: Optimistic, favourable, confident, cheerful
Antonyms: Negative, pessimistic, doubtful
Idioms and Phrases
- Keep your chin up: An expression encouraging someone to remain cheerful or optimistic despite difficulties. Example: "After hearing the bad news, I told him to keep his chin up and stay positive."
- Look on the bright side: To try to see the good in a difficult situation. Example: "Even though she lost the game, she looked on the bright side, saying it was a great learning experience."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Its important to stay positive even when facing challenges in life.
Example 2: She has a positive attitude that inspires everyone around her.
Example 3: After the exam, he received positive feedback from his teacher about his performance.
Fun Fact
The word "positive" comes from the Latin word "positus," which means "placed" or "settled." It was originally used to mean "certain" or "definite," and over time, it evolved to its current meaning of optimism and good quality.
Famous Quote
"Keep your face always toward the sunshineand shadows will fall behind you." Walt Whitman
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "positive" mean?
a) Feeling bad or hopeless
b) Feeling good or hopeful
c) Feeling confused
d) Feeling angry
Answer: b) Feeling good or hopeful
2. Which of these is a synonym of "positive"?
a) Pessimistic
b) Doubtful
c) Optimistic
d) Uncertain
Answer: c) Optimistic
3. What is the opposite of "positive"?
a) Cheerful
b) Negative
c) Bright
d) Happy
Answer: b) Negative
4. Which sentence uses "positive" correctly?
a) She had a negative attitude during the party.
b) He received positive remarks from his friends for his hard work.
c) The weather was positive all day long.
d) It was a negative day for the team.
Answer: b) He received positive remarks from his friends for his hard work.
5. Which idiom means to stay hopeful?
a) Look on the bright side
b) Biting off more than you can chew
c) A piece of cake
d) Head in the clouds
Answer: a) Look on the bright side
