Basic Details
Word: Terrified
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Extremely scared or frightened.
Synonyms: Frightened, scared, alarmed
Antonyms: Calm, reassured, unafraid
Idioms and Phrases
- Scared stiff: To be so frightened that one cannot move. Example: "When the thunder boomed, I was scared stiff and couldn't even move from my spot."
- Trembling with fear: To shake because of extreme fear. Example: "He stood in front of the haunted house, trembling with fear, unsure if he should go inside."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She was terrified when she heard strange noises coming from the attic at night.
Example 2: The little boy was terrified of the dark and needed a nightlight to sleep.
Example 3: During the scary movie, everyone in the cinema was terrified and jumped at the sudden surprises.
Fun Fact
The word "terrified" comes from the Latin word "terrere," which means "to frighten." This shows how long humans have been feeling fear!
Famous Quote
"There is nothing to fear but fear itself." Franklin D. Roosevelt
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "terrified" mean?
a) Very excited
b) Extremely scared
c) Happy and cheerful
d) Tired and weak
Answer: b) Extremely scared
2. Which of these is a synonym of "terrified"?
a) Calm
b) Frightened
c) Joyful
d) Relaxed
Answer: b) Frightened
3. Which sentence uses "terrified" correctly?
a) She was terrified of winning the race.
b) He felt terrified when he saw the snake.
c) The children were terrified when it started to snow.
d) They were terrified to go out for ice cream.
Answer: b) He felt terrified when he saw the snake.
4. Which idiom means very frightened?
a) Scared stiff
b) Head in the clouds
c) Piece of cake
d) Under the weather
Answer: a) Scared stiff
5. What is the opposite of "terrified"?
a) Scared
b) Happy
c) Calm
d) Terrified
Answer: c) Calm
