Basic Details
Word: Shilling
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A former coin used in Britain, worth twelve pence, or the basic unit of currency in the UK before the decimal system.
Synonyms: Coin, Currency
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Shilling for the till: To promote or support something for financial gain. Example: "He was shilling for the till by marketing the new product in his store."
- Not worth a shilling: Used to describe something that has little or no value. Example: "That old car is not worth a shilling; it's falling apart."
Usage Examples
Example 1: In the past, you could buy a loaf of bread for just a few shillings.
Example 2: The coin collection included a rare shilling from the Victorian era.
Example 3: After saving my shillings, I was finally able to buy the toy I wanted.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the shilling was used for over 700 years in Britain before the country switched to a decimal currency system in 1971? It had different designs over the years, reflecting the history of the British monarchy.
Famous Quote
"A shilling saved is a shilling earned." — Benjamin Franklin
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "shilling" refer to?
a) A type of animal
b) A former form of currency in Britain
c) A drink
d) A type of tree
Answer: b) A former form of currency in Britain
2. Which of these is a synonym of "shilling"?
a) Jewel
b) Coin
c) Book
d) Car
Answer: b) Coin
3. Which sentence uses "shilling" correctly?
a) The shilling is swimming in the pool.
b) I lost my shilling while playing in the park.
c) The shilling was worth twelve pence before decimalisation.
d) The shilling flew high above the trees.
Answer: c) The shilling was worth twelve pence before decimalisation.
4. Which idiom suggests that something has no value?
a) Shilling for the till
b) Not worth a shilling
c) A penny for your thoughts
d) Counting pennies
Answer: b) Not worth a shilling
5. What is the opposite of "shilling"?
a) N/A
b) Dollar
c) Puppy
d) Book
Answer: a) N/A
