Basic Details
Word: Signal
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A sound, gesture, or sign that gives information or indicates something.
Synonyms: Sign, indicator, cue
Antonyms: Silence, obscurity, confusion
Idioms and Phrases
- Signal the end: To indicate that something is finished. Example: "When the clock struck midnight, it signalled the end of the celebration."
- Sensing a signal: Picking up on clues or hints. Example: "She was sensing a signal from her friend that something was wrong."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The traffic light turned red, which was a clear signal for the cars to stop.
Example 2: He raised his hand as a signal to show that he wanted to speak during the meeting.
Example 3: The smoke rising from the chimney was a signal that someone was at home.
Fun Fact
Did you know that many animals communicate using signals? For example, bees perform a dance to signal to other bees where flowers are located!
Famous Quote
"The universe will always signal us when we are on or off course." - James Van Praagh
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "signal" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A sound or gesture that gives information
c) A form of exercise
d) A type of food
Answer: b) A sound or gesture that gives information
2. Which of these is a synonym of "signal"?
a) Silence
b) Cue
c) Confusion
d) Distraction
Answer: b) Cue
3. What is the opposite of "signal"?
a) Hint
b) Warning
c) Confusion
d) Notification
Answer: c) Confusion
4. Which sentence uses "signal" correctly?
a) The signal was eating a sandwich.
b) The signal marked the start of the race.
c) The signal sang beautifully.
d) The signal ran fast.
Answer: b) The signal marked the start of the race.
5. Which idiom means to indicate that something is finished?
a) Sense a signal
b) Signal the end
c) Break the signal
d) Signal the start
Answer: b) Signal the end
