Basic Details
Word: Suppose
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To think or believe something is true, often without having full proof.
Synonyms: Assume, presume, presume, conjecture
Antonyms: Disbelieve, doubt, reject
Idioms and Phrases
- Suppose for a moment: To ask someone to consider a particular idea or scenario. Example: "Suppose for a moment that we could all fly, how would that change our lives?"
- What do you suppose?: Used to ask someone's opinion or hypothesis about a situation. Example: "What do you suppose happened to the missing cookies?"
Usage Examples
Example 1: I suppose we should start preparing for the party tomorrow.
Example 2: Suppose it rains this weekend, what should we do instead?
Example 3: If you suppose that studying hard leads to good grades, you are quite right!
Fun Fact
The word "suppose" comes from the Latin word "supponere," which means "to place under." This reflects how we sometimes place ideas or possibilities under consideration when we use the word.
Famous Quote
"Suppose you were to die tonight. What would you do differently?" - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "suppose" mean?
a) To know for sure
b) To think or believe something is true
c) To forget an idea
d) To prove something
Answer: b) To think or believe something is true
2. Which of these is a synonym of "suppose"?
a) Reject
b) Assume
c) Disbelieve
d) Ignore
Answer: b) Assume
3. What is an antonym of "suppose"?
a) Accept
b) Believe
c) Disbelieve
d) Consider
Answer: c) Disbelieve
4. Which sentence uses "suppose" correctly?
a) I suppose he will arrive at three o'clock.
b) I suppose he is running very fast.
c) I suppose she eats a lot of chocolate.
d) I suppose they danced happily.
Answer: a) I suppose he will arrive at three o'clock.
5. What does the phrase "what do you suppose?" mean?
a) What do you know?
b) What do you think or guess?
c) What do you remember?
d) What do you forget?
Answer: b) What do you think or guess?
