Basic Details
Word: Terrible
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Very bad or unpleasant.
Synonyms: Awful, dreadful, horrible
Antonyms: Wonderful, excellent, pleasant
Idioms and Phrases
- Terrible twos: Refers to the stage in a child's life (around age two) when they often display challenging behaviour. Example: My little brother is going through his terrible twos; he often throws tantrums for no reason!
- Terrible mistake: Used to describe a serious or unfortunate error. Example: I made a terrible mistake by forgetting to bring my homework to school.
Usage Examples
Example 1: The weather was terrible during our picnic, and it rained all day.
Example 2: He felt terrible about not helping his friend when he needed it.
Example 3: The movie received terrible reviews, and many people decided not to watch it.
Fun Fact
The word "terrible" originates from the Latin word "terribilis," which means "to frighten or cause fear." It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe things that are distressing or extremely bad.
Famous Quote
"It is a terrible thing to look over your shoulder when you are trying to lead." John J. Perks
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "terrible" mean?
a) Very good
b) Very bad
c) Very fast
d) Very interesting
Answer: b) Very bad
2. Which of these is a synonym of "terrible"?
a) Amazing
b) Wonderful
c) Dreadful
d) Joyful
Answer: c) Dreadful
3. What is an antonym of "terrible"?
a) Awful
b) Excellent
c) Horrible
d) Bad
Answer: b) Excellent
4. Which sentence uses "terrible" correctly?
a) I had a terrible time at the party because I lost my favourite toy.
b) She ran terrible fast in the race.
c) The cake tasted terrible sweet.
d) We had a terrible fountain at the park.
Answer: a) I had a terrible time at the party because I lost my favourite toy.
5. What does the idiom "terrible twos" refer to?
a) A time when children are especially well-behaved
b) A stage in a child's life where they often misbehave
c) A time when children start school
d) A stage where children learn to talk
Answer: b) A stage in a child's life where they often misbehave
