Basic Details
Word: Square
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A shape with four equal sides and four right angles.
Synonyms: Quadrilateral, rectangle (when considering four sides)
Antonyms: Circle, triangle
Idioms and Phrases
- Square the circle: To try to do something impossible or very difficult. Example: "Trying to get her to like maths is like trying to square the circle."
- Back to square one: To start over after a failure or setback. Example: "When the project was rejected, we had to go back to square one."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The playground had a large square where children could play games like tag.
Example 2: In maths class, we learned how to find the area of a square using the formula side times side.
Example 3: The artist painted a beautiful square canvas filled with vibrant colours.
Fun Fact
The term 'square' comes from the Latin word 'quadratus', which means 'four-sided'. This relates to the four equal sides of the shape.
Famous Quote
"The square root of a problem is always the same size, no matter how far you try to reduce it." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "square" mean?
a) A triangular shape
b) A shape with four equal sides
c) A round object
d) A line
Answer: b) A shape with four equal sides
2. Which of these is a synonym of "square"?
a) Circle
b) Quadrilateral
c) Triangle
d) Rectangle
Answer: b) Quadrilateral
3. Which of these is an antonym of "square"?
a) Cube
b) Polygon
c) Circle
d) Sphere
Answer: c) Circle
4. Which sentence uses "square" correctly?
a) The square has three sides.
b) The square was filled with sand.
c) The square is a type of fruit.
d) The square garden grew many flowers.
Answer: d) The square garden grew many flowers.
5. What does the idiom "back to square one" mean?
a) To start over after a failure
b) To create a square
c) To win a race
d) To become confused
Answer: a) To start over after a failure
