Basic Details
Word: Sequence
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A series of things that follow one after another in order.
Synonyms: Series, chain, order
Antonyms: Disorganization, randomness
Idioms and Phrases
- In sequence: Means things happening one after another in a specific order. Example: "The events in the story happened in sequence, making it easy to follow."
- Run in parallel: To happen at the same time but separately. Example: "The projects ran in parallel, so we had to manage both sequences carefully."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 form a simple sequence that we all know.
Example 2: We studied the sequence of events that led to the discovery of electricity.
Example 3: Following the dance sequence in the game was challenging but fun!
Fun Fact
Did you know the word "sequence" comes from the Latin word "sequentia," which means "to follow"? This reflects how items in a sequence follow each other closely.
Famous Quote
"Order is the shape upon which beauty depends." - Pearl S. Buck
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sequence" mean?
a) A random assortment
b) A series of things in order
c) A collection of items
d) A single object
Answer: b) A series of things in order
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sequence"?
a) Randomness
b) Series
c) Confusion
d) Separate
Answer: b) Series
3. Which is an antonym of "sequence"?
a) Chain
b) Order
c) Disorganization
d) Series
Answer: c) Disorganization
4. Which sentence uses "sequence" correctly?
a) The flowers bloomed in sequence, one after another.
b) The sequence danced happily across the stage.
c) The sun jumped in sequence from the sky.
d) The sequence flew high above the clouds.
Answer: a) The flowers bloomed in sequence, one after another.
5. What does "run in parallel" mean?
a) To happen in order
b) To happen at the same time but separately
c) To move in a straight line
d) To be out of sync
Answer: b) To happen at the same time but separately
