Basic Details
Word: Roommate
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person with whom someone shares a room or living space.
Synonyms: Housemate, flatmate
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Good roommate: Someone who is easy to live with and considerate. Example: "Having a good roommate makes university life so much more enjoyable."
- Roommate from hell: A roommate who is very difficult to live with. Example: "My last place had a roommate from hell who never cleaned up after themselves."
Usage Examples
Example 1: My roommate and I decided to cook dinner together to save some money.
Example 2: It's important to communicate with your roommate about shared responsibilities.
Example 3: I met my best friend when I became her roommate at college.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "roommate" became commonly used in the United States around the 19th century, originally referring to anyone who shared living quarters?
Famous Quote
"A good friend is like a four-leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have." - Irish Proverb
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "roommate" mean?
a) A kind of pet
b) A person sharing a living space
c) A type of furniture
d) A building
Answer: b) A person sharing a living space
2. Which of these is a synonym of "roommate"?
a) Housemate
b) Cousin
c) Neighbour
d) Friend
Answer: a) Housemate
3. Which sentence uses "roommate" correctly?
a) My roommate and I went camping last weekend.
b) My roommate is a fancy restaurant.
c) My roommate flies every morning.
d) My roommate bought a car.
Answer: a) My roommate and I went camping last weekend.
4. Which idiom means someone who is pleasant to live with?
a) Roommate from hell
b) Good roommate
c) All in the same boat
d) Like two peas in a pod
Answer: b) Good roommate
5. What is the opposite of "roommate"?
a) N/A
b) Stranger
c) Family
d) Classmate
Answer: a) N/A
