Basic Details
Word: Tablet
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A flat, portable device used for reading, playing games, or browsing the internet; can also refer to a small, flat piece of medicine.
Synonyms: iPad, slate, pill
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Pill tablet: Refers to a small piece of medicine that is swallowed. Example: "He took his pill tablet with a glass of water for his headache."
- On the tablet: Used when something is displayed or prepared on a tablet device. Example: "She showed the presentation on the tablet during the meeting."
Usage Examples
Example 1: My teacher asked us to read the e-book on our tablet for homework.
Example 2: The doctor prescribed a tablet to help with her cold.
Example 3: During the long journey, I played games on my tablet to pass the time.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first tablets were actually slate boards used by children in schools centuries ago? They would write on them using chalk and then wipe them clean for reuse!
Famous Quote
"The tablet is like an extension of our brain; it helps us store and access knowledge anytime and anywhere." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tablet" mean?
a) A long object for writing
b) A flat, portable device or a pill
c) A heavy book
d) A piece of furniture
Answer: b) A flat, portable device or a pill
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tablet"?
a) Book
b) iPad
c) Computer
d) Notebook
Answer: b) iPad
3. Which sentence uses "tablet" correctly?
a) She painted the tablet beautifully.
b) I opened my tablet to read the news.
c) The tablet swam in the water.
d) He kicked the tablet across the room.
Answer: b) I opened my tablet to read the news.
4. Which idiom means something related to "tablet"?
a) Pill tablet
b) A feather in the wind
c) Like a fish out of water
d) Running like the wind
Answer: a) Pill tablet
5. What is the opposite of "tablet"?
a) N/A
b) Chair
c) Book
d) Computer
Answer: a) N/A
