Basic Details
Word: Switch
Part of Speech: Verb & Noun
Meaning: To change or exchange something for another; or a device used for turning on or off an electrical device.
Synonyms: Change, exchange, toggle
Antonyms: Keep, maintain
Idioms and Phrases
- Switch gears: To change your approach or strategy. Example: "When the project deadline got closer, we had to switch gears and work harder."
- Switch places: To exchange positions with someone. Example: "For the play, the actors needed to switch places to create a funny scene."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I decided to switch my usual sandwich for a salad today for a healthier lunch.
Example 2: The light won't turn on; I think we need to check the switch on the wall.
Example 3: She wanted to switch her job to something more creative, like designing.
Fun Fact
The word "switch" derives from the Old Norse word "svpa," which means to make a sudden movement or turn - perfectly describing how we use switches to turn things on and off swiftly!
Famous Quote
"Life is about how much you can bend and switch; adaptability is key." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "switch" mean?
a) To stay the same
b) To change or exchange
c) To follow
d) To break
Answer: b) To change or exchange
2. Which of these is a synonym of "switch"?
a) Stay
b) Toggle
c) Maintain
d) Hold
Answer: b) Toggle
3. Which sentence uses "switch" correctly?
a) He will switch the book for a movie ticket.
b) She switch the flower quickly.
c) They switch their house was lovely.
d) The flowers were switch in the garden.
Answer: a) He will switch the book for a movie ticket.
4. Which idiom means to change your approach?
a) Switch places
b) Switch gears
c) Switch off
d) Switch on
Answer: b) Switch gears
5. What is the opposite of "switch"?
a) Change
b) Keep
c) Exchange
d) Shift
Answer: b) Keep
