Basic Details
Word: Quarantine
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
Meaning: A period of time when a person, animal, or group is kept apart from others to prevent the spread of disease.
Synonyms: Isolation, confinement, segregation
Antonyms: Freedom, release
Idioms and Phrases
- In quarantine: Referring to someone or something that is isolated due to health concerns. Example: "The travellers are in quarantine after returning from a country with an outbreak."
- Quarantine the problem: To deal with an issue by isolating it from affecting the rest. Example: "In order to solve the software issue, the team had to quarantine the problem and focus on repairs."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After the outbreak, all passengers were required to go into quarantine for two weeks.
Example 2: The veterinarian advised that the new puppy should be kept in quarantine until it is fully vaccinated.
Example 3: Quarantine measures were implemented in the city to prevent the spread of the virus.
Fun Fact
The word "quarantine" comes from the Italian word "quaranta," which means forty. In the past, ships suspected of carrying plague were held in isolation for 40 days before passengers could go ashore.
Famous Quote
"In this life, we cant avoid a quarantine of some sort, whether its self-imposed or imposed by others." William A. Adams
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "quarantine" mean?
a) A celebration
b) A period of isolation
c) A type of food
d) A kind of travel
Answer: b) A period of isolation
2. Which of these is a synonym of "quarantine"?
a) Freedom
b) Isolation
c) Journey
d) Celebration
Answer: b) Isolation
3. Which is an antonym of "quarantine"?
a) Confinement
b) Isolation
c) Release
d) Segregation
Answer: c) Release
4. Which sentence uses "quarantine" correctly?
a) The quarantine was a fun event with games and music.
b) They decided to quarantine the puppy until it was healthy.
c) The quarantine put everyone in a joyful mood.
d) During the quarantine, everyone went out to play.
Answer: b) They decided to quarantine the puppy until it was healthy.
5. Which idiom means being isolated for health reasons?
a) In quarantine
b) Quarantine the problem
c) Out of the woods
d) On the mend
Answer: a) In quarantine
