Basic Details
Word: Receipt
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A piece of paper that shows you have paid for something.
Synonyms: Proof of purchase, invoice
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Keep the receipt: To keep the proof of purchase for possible returns or exchanges. Example: "Remember to keep the receipt in case the shirt doesn't fit."
- On receipt of: When something is received. Example: "On receipt of the payment, we will send out your order."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After buying her new shoes, she carefully kept the receipt in her handbag.
Example 2: The shop assistant handed me the receipt after I paid for the groceries.
Example 3: Its important to check the receipt for any errors before leaving the store.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first receipts were used in ancient Mesopotamia over 4,000 years ago, mainly as a way to keep track of grain and livestock transactions?
Famous Quote
"The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten." - Benjamin Franklin. This relates to receipts, as they confirm the quality of goods purchased.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "receipt" mean?
a) A type of food
b) A piece of paper that shows proof of payment
c) A form of entertainment
d) A kind of drink
Answer: b) A piece of paper that shows proof of payment
2. Which of these is a synonym of "receipt"?
a) Recipe
b) Invoice
c) Bill
d) Nonsense
Answer: b) Invoice
3. Which sentence uses "receipt" correctly?
a) I need my receipt to claim the prize.
b) The receipt is running down the road.
c) My receipt won the race.
d) The receipt is a type of tree.
Answer: a) I need my receipt to claim the prize.
4. Which idiom refers to keeping proof of a purchase?
a) On receipt of
b) Keep the receipt
c) In receipt of
d) Off the shelf
Answer: b) Keep the receipt
5. What is the opposite of "receipt"?
a) N/A
b) Payment
c) Refund
d) Interest
Answer: a) N/A
