Basic Details
Word: Telephone
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A device that lets people talk to each other from far away using electrical signals.
Synonyms: Phone, telecommunication device
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Hanging on the telephone: To wait anxiously for a phone call or to be eager for someone to contact you. Example: "She was hanging on the telephone, hoping for news about her exam results."
- Call the wrong number: To mistakenly dial someone else while trying to reach a particular person. Example: "I've called the wrong number three times today while trying to reach my friend!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: I used the telephone to call my grandma who lives in another country.
Example 2: When the storm came, we lost our telephone service and could not make any calls.
Example 3: At school, we learned how to use our telephones to contact parents if we needed help.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first successful voice conversation over a telephone was made in 1876 by Alexander Graham Bell? He famously spoke to his assistant, saying, "Mr Watson, come here, I want to see you."
Famous Quote
"The telephone is a good way to get a message across; however, the best way to communicate is still face-to-face." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "telephone" mean?
a) A type of book
b) A device for long-distance communication
c) A kind of animal
d) A television device
Answer: b) A device for long-distance communication
2. Which of these is a synonym of "telephone"?
a) Computer
b) Phone
c) Tablet
d) Radio
Answer: b) Phone
3. Which sentence uses "telephone" correctly?
a) I saw a telephone flying in the sky.
b) The telephone rang loudly, and I answered it.
c) The telephone danced on the table.
d) She wrote a letter on her telephone.
Answer: b) The telephone rang loudly, and I answered it.
4. Which idiom means you are eagerly waiting for a phone call?
a) Call the wrong number
b) Hanging on the telephone
c) Dial it back
d) Ringing in the ears
Answer: b) Hanging on the telephone
5. What is the opposite of "telephone"?
a) N/A
b) TV
c) Radio
d) Book
Answer: a) N/A
