Basic Details
Word: Resolution
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A decision made to do something or to change behaviour, often at the beginning of a new year.
Synonyms: Determination, decision, promise
Antonyms: Indecision, uncertainty, doubt
Idioms and Phrases
- Stick to your resolution: To remain committed to a decision, especially regarding personal goals. Example: "She decided to stick to her resolution of exercising every day."
- Resolution of the heart: To have a strong and heartfelt decision about something. Example: "His resolution of the heart was to always help those in need."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Every January, many people make a resolution to eat healthier and exercise more.
Example 2: His resolution to read more books helped him discover new interests.
Example 3: After careful thought, she made a resolution to travel more and explore the world.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the tradition of making New Years resolutions dates back over 4,000 years to the ancient Babylonians, who would make promises to their gods at the start of each year?
Famous Quote
"It is not enough to take steps which may someday lead to a goal; each step must be itself a goal and a step in the right direction." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "resolution" mean?
a) A kind of flower
b) A decision to do something
c) A place to relax
d) A type of music
Answer: b) A decision to do something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "resolution"?
a) Indecision
b) Determination
c) Confusion
d) Noise
Answer: b) Determination
3. Which of these is an antonym of "resolution"?
a) Promise
b) Decision
c) Indecision
d) Commitment
Answer: c) Indecision
4. Which sentence uses "resolution" correctly?
a) His resolution was to cook broccoli every day.
b) She felt a strong resolution to win the game.
c) Their resolution was about the weather.
d) The resolution made a lot of noise.
Answer: b) She felt a strong resolution to win the game.
5. Which idiom relates to "resolution"?
a) Stick to your resolution
b) Call it a day
c) Bite the bullet
d) Jump the gun
Answer: a) Stick to your resolution
