Basic Details
Word: Prank
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A practical joke or trick played on someone to make them laugh or surprise them.
Synonyms: Joke, trick, stunt
Antonyms: Seriousness, sincerity
Idioms and Phrases
- Pull a prank: To perform a trick or joke on someone. Example: "They decided to pull a prank on their friends by wrapping their car in cling film."
- Not a laughing matter: A situation that is too serious to joke about. Example: "His broken arm is not a laughing matter; he needs to see a doctor."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The school organised a fun day where students could play harmless pranks on their teachers.
Example 2: My brother loves to pull pranks on me, like putting whoopee cushions on my chair.
Example 3: It was all in good fun when they played a prank, and everyone ended up laughing together.
Fun Fact
The tradition of playing pranks on April Fools' Day dates back to the 16th century in France, and is known as "April Fools' Day" where people play tricks on each other all day.
Famous Quote
"Laughter is the best medicine, and pranks are one of the best ways to create laughter." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "prank" mean?
a) A type of flower
b) A practical joke or trick
c) A serious discussion
d) A movie genre
Answer: b) A practical joke or trick
2. Which of these is a synonym of "prank"?
a) Love
b) Trick
c) Friendship
d) Education
Answer: b) Trick
3. Which sentence uses "prank" correctly?
a) She decided to prank her friend by baking a cake.
b) They played a funny prank at the school assembly.
c) Prank is my favourite subject at school.
d) He pranked the car to help it start.
Answer: b) They played a funny prank at the school assembly.
4. Which idiom means the same as "prank"?
a) Pull a prank
b) Not a laughing matter
c) In hot water
d) Under the weather
Answer: a) Pull a prank
5. What is the opposite of "prank"?
a) Joke
b) Seriousness
c) Trick
d) Fun
Answer: b) Seriousness
