Basic Details
Word: Smart
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Able to think quickly and intelligently; clever.
Synonyms: Intelligent, clever, bright, sharp
Antonyms: Foolish, dull, unintelligent
Idioms and Phrases
- Smart cookie: A person who is very clever or quick-witted. Example: "She's a smart cookie; she solved the puzzle faster than anyone else."
- Play it smart: To act in a way that is clever or sensible. Example: "If you want to win the game, you need to play it smart and think ahead."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The smart boy quickly finished his homework before dinner.
Example 2: She made a smart decision by studying for the test instead of going out to play.
Example 3: The smart owl in the story taught the other animals how to find food in winter.
Fun Fact
The word "smart" comes from the Old English word "smeortan," meaning "to sting or cause pain." It later evolved to describe someone who is mentally sharp or clever.
Famous Quote
"The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing." Henry Ford
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "smart" mean?
a) Able to think quickly and intelligently
b) A type of animal
c) A colour
d) A type of food
Answer: a) Able to think quickly and intelligently
2. Which of these is a synonym of "smart"?
a) Dull
b) Silly
c) Intelligent
d) Lazy
Answer: c) Intelligent
3. Which word is an antonym of "smart"?
a) Clever
b) Bright
c) Foolish
d) Sharp
Answer: c) Foolish
4. Which sentence uses "smart" correctly?
a) The smart student explained the answer to the whole class.
b) The smart cloud floated in the sky.
c) The smart apple tasted sweet.
d) The smart tree danced in the wind.
Answer: a) The smart student explained the answer to the whole class.
5. Which idiom means the same as "smart"?
a) Smart cookie
b) Happy face
c) Cold as ice
d) Busy bee
Answer: a) Smart cookie
