Basic Details
Word: Stop
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To bring something to an end or to cease an action.
Synonyms: Cease, halt, finish, conclude
Antonyms: Start, begin, continue
Idioms and Phrases
- Stop in your tracks: To suddenly stop moving or halt an action. Example: "She stopped in her tracks when she saw the beautiful sunset."
- Stop the press: A phrase used to indicate that something important or newsworthy has happened. Example: "Stop the press, we just won the competition!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher asked the students to stop talking and pay attention to the lesson.
Example 2: When the music stopped, everyone turned to look at the performer.
Example 3: I need you to stop what you are doing and help me with this project.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "stop" can also be used in traffic signs? The red octagonal sign is a universal symbol that tells drivers to come to a complete stop!
Famous Quote
"Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going." - Sam Levenson. This encourages us to keep moving forward and not stop trying.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "stop" mean?
a) To begin an action
b) To bring an action to an end
c) To move quickly
d) To jump
Answer: b) To bring an action to an end
2. Which of these is a synonym of "stop"?
a) Start
b) Continue
c) Cease
d) Move
Answer: c) Cease
3. What is an antonym of "stop"?
a) Halt
b) Finish
c) Start
d) Conclude
Answer: c) Start
4. Which sentence uses "stop" correctly?
a) The rabbit stopped and looked around.
b) She will stop flying to school every day.
c) He likes to stop to play football.
d) They stopped running on the swimming pool.
Answer: a) The rabbit stopped and looked around.
5. What does the idiom "stop in your tracks" mean?
a) To keep moving forward
b) To suddenly stop moving
c) To walk slowly
d) To change direction
Answer: b) To suddenly stop moving
