Basic Details
Word: Repetition
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The action of doing or saying something again.
Synonyms: Iteration, recurrence, duplication
Antonyms: Originality, uniqueness
Idioms and Phrases
- Practice makes perfect: This means that the more you do something, the better you get at it. Example: "Hes improved so much at the violin, proving that practice makes perfect."
- Stuck in a loop: Refers to repeating the same thing over and over without change. Example: "His constant complaints about school made it feel like we were stuck in a loop."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher encouraged us to use repetition to help memorise our lines for the play.
Example 2: In music, repetition of a melody can make the song more memorable.
Example 3: The exercise involved repetition of certain movements to build strength and skill.
Fun Fact
Did you know that many languages have unique ways to express repetition? For example, the phrase "once more" is a favourite way to invite someone to try something again!
Famous Quote
"Repetition is the mother of learning, the father of action, which makes it the architect of accomplishment." Zig Ziglar
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "repetition" mean?
a) To do something for the first time
b) The action of doing something again
c) A new invention
d) To forget something
Answer: b) The action of doing something again
2. Which of these is a synonym of "repetition"?
a) Originality
b) Iteration
c) Creativity
d) Innovation
Answer: b) Iteration
3. Which sentence uses "repetition" correctly?
a) The book had a beautiful repetition of colours.
b) The repetition of the practice helped him improve his skills.
c) She bought a repetition dress for the party.
d) The repetition to the music was very unique.
Answer: b) The repetition of the practice helped him improve his skills.
4. Which idiom means doing something again?
a) Practice makes perfect
b) A picture speaks a thousand words
c) The more the merrier
d) All in good time
Answer: a) Practice makes perfect
5. What is the opposite of "repetition"?
a) Redundancy
b) Originality
c) Iteration
d) Recurrence
Answer: b) Originality
