Basic Details
Word: Television
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A device that receives moving images and sound to show programmes for entertainment and information.
Synonyms: TV, telly, boob tube
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Television is the box in the corner: Refers to how television is often overlooked but is an important part of life. Example: "Even though I rarely watch it, I know television is the box in the corner of many living rooms."
- Change the channel: To shift focus to something else or to alter one's perspective. Example: "After a stressful day, I need to change the channel and do something that makes me happy."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We love watching nature documentaries on our television every Sunday afternoon.
Example 2: The children gathered around the television to watch their favourite animated movie.
Example 3: The news programme on the television provided important updates about the weather.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first television broadcast took place in 1928? It was a major technological advancement that changed the way people received information and entertainment forever!
Famous Quote
"Television enables you to be entertained in your home by people you wouldnt want to have dinner with." David Frost
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "television" mean?
a) A type of computer
b) A device that shows programmes
c) A kind of music system
d) A kind of game
Answer: b) A device that shows programmes
2. Which of these is a synonym of "television"?
a) Telly
b) Radio
c) Phone
d) Computer
Answer: a) Telly
3. Which sentence uses "television" correctly?
a) I read a book on the television.
b) The cat jumped onto the television.
c) Our family watches television together at night.
d) The television made a cake.
Answer: c) Our family watches television together at night.
4. Which idiom relates to changing one's focus?
a) Change the channel
b) The box in the corner
c) Keep your eyes peeled
d) As clear as mud
Answer: a) Change the channel
5. What is the opposite of "television"?
a) N/A
b) Book
c) Pencil
d) Car
Answer: a) N/A
