Basic Details
Word: Specimen
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A sample or example of something, often used for study or display.
Synonyms: Sample, example, instance
Antonyms: Whole, entirety
Idioms and Phrases
- A case in point: An example that perfectly illustrates a particular situation. Example: "Her work shows great dedication; it's a case in point for other students."
- To set an example: To act in a way that others can imitate or follow. Example: "By helping others, he sets a great example for his peers."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The scientist prepared a specimen of the plant to study its unique properties.
Example 2: In the museum, we saw a specimen of an ancient dinosaur bone on display.
Example 3: The teacher asked us to bring a specimen of our favourite leaf for the class project.
Fun Fact
The word "specimen" comes from the Latin word specimen, which means "a mark, a symbol, or a pattern." It has been used in English since the 16th century to denote an example of a group.
Famous Quote
"Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which illuminates the world." Louis Pasteur
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "specimen" mean?
a) A large object
b) A sample or example of something
c) A place
d) A tool
Answer: b) A sample or example of something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "specimen"?
a) Instance
b) Piece
c) Artifact
d) Design
Answer: a) Instance
3. Which of the following is an antonym for "specimen"?
a) Sample
b) Example
c) Entirety
d) Instance
Answer: c) Entirety
4. Which sentence uses "specimen" correctly?
a) The specimen was running very fast.
b) We found a beautiful specimen of a butterfly.
c) She looked at the specimen in the sky.
d) The specimen baked a cake.
Answer: b) We found a beautiful specimen of a butterfly.
5. Which idiom refers to setting a good example?
a) A case in point
b) To set an example
c) To be on the same page
d) As free as a bird
Answer: b) To set an example
